Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2626815
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1465346
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING (FRIES) UNIT IN PREP AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1591502
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING (FRIES) UNIT IN PREP AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1588660
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FACILITIES (BREAKFAST PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. ALL EQUIPMENT THAT HOLDS HOT/COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES TO MAKE SURE FOOD IS KEPT AT SAFE TEMPERATURES. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE BREAKFAST PREP COOLER. NOTED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F AND RAW EGGS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED BREAKFAST SAUSAGE AND RAW EGGS. APPROXIMATE TOTAL AMOUNT OF 8 LBS AND APPROXIMATE TOTAL VALUE OF $70.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT, BEVERAGE COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.-------MUST RESEAL UNSEALED BASEBOARD TILES WITH GAP/OPENING BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1471508
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1401543
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gasket at (1) door cooler near front grill(loose).Instructed to repair gasket.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Hood/filters above grill not cleaned.Instructed to clean and remove grease build up and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning and repair coving(loose) along baseboards throughout.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Provide hair restraints for all food handlers when working around open foods.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1329363
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not dated/labeled in reach in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in coolers door gaskets that were in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(had excess grease build up).
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1214336
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT THE REAR AREA,BOILER,MOPSINK,CORNER OF 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASE WALLS AROUND MOPSINK,ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREP AREA ,UNDER HAND SINK IN BAD REPAIR ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/APPLY SEALANT
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 2 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA AND PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED;UNCLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT PREP MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
557418
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice build-up inside reach-in freezer. Instructed to remove ice build-up from unit.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment and under deep fryers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock stored on floor in rear. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
277549
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 3132 N HARLEM 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF 1 PREP COOLER NEAR CASHIER UNCLEAN-AIR FAN,WALLS -INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN ALL THE TIME
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,WALKIN FREEZER,FLOOR DRAINS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60634
254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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