Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE #61 on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2616722
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-- ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL WHEELS OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE OR REPLACE. ----EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL PLASTIC STORAGE RACKS FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)-- NOTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, DUST OF THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, FLAT GRILLS. UNUSED COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRT, GRIME, GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE FOLLOWING: UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER ALL STORED PALLETS.-----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER.----VENT COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2370194
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR PART OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2321186
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2320754
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING KITCHEN PREP BY DISH WASHING AREA ON WALLS, REAR BY DRIVE THRU AREA ON BOXES AND IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS ARE DIRTY AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COME AND RESOLVE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING IN DISH WASHING AREA AND IN REAR NEAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282759
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOOD WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(PORTIONED CHEESE)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYERS)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2181937
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE COOLER UNITS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009713
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED A "SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION" WHICH SANITATION EXAM WAS TAKEN ON 11-11 2014. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PRESENTLY HANDLED AND SERVED:CHEESEBURGER,HAM ETC. A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES. INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE COOLER UNITS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1996152
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY/REGISTRAR,THAN WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDS,GLOVED HIS HANDS AND PICKED UP A READY TO EAT FOOD:CHEESEBURGER TO WRAP FOR CUSTOMER.STOPPED THE PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY,EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE THEIR HANDS.MANAGER RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE.INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS A COLANDER WITH SOAKED ONIONS. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. MANAGER DISCARDED THE ONIONS(2 POUNDS,VALUE 5 DOLLARS). RESOLVED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WE OBSERVED GARBAGE AND GARBAGE BAGS WITH GARBAGE IN IT ON GROUND BEHIND AND BETWEEN THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS: DIRTY BLUE GLOVES,FOOD ,PAPER ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.ALSO GARBAGE LID NOT COMPLETELY CLOSED.PARTIALLY OPENED.MUST KEEP LID COMPLETELY CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY AND POROUS CARDBOARD INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE YOGURT MACHINE.NEED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN SPIGOT AT BOTTOM OF THE YOGURT MACHINE BY THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN RUBBER AROUND AND BETWEEN THE SERVING WINDOW BY THE POP MACHINE. NEED TO REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BESIDE THE COOLER UNITS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO AT SAID UNIT REMOVE ICE FROM FLOORS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1727238
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS AND MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1727228
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES BY MOP SINK AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS AND MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODDHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1425196
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- MILK AT 49.0 F, YOGURT SMOOTHIES AT 48.2 F, CHEESE AT 48.5 F INSIDE YOGURT SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER. HOWEVER FOUND SMOOTHIE YOGURT REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND YOGURT SMOOTHIE REACH IN COOLER, 3-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER AND 1-DOOR CHOPPED ONION REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/GAP BETWEEN DOOR GASKETS AND COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGE DOOR GASKETS AT SAID COOLERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT PREP AREA BY DRIVE THRU AND SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1418469
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1418465
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #61 · 5940 N RIDGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRYING STATION ACROSS FROM THE CASH REGISTER STATION AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60660
168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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