Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE #26 on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2625411
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORNERS OF THE FLOORS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE IN THE MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK AREA AND IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2589437
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2588757
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 1/22/24 REPORT #2588388 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2588388 : #10 HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA EXCEEDING MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH MIXING VALVE, 126.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES THROUGH MIXING VALVE. #48 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2588388
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WAREWASHING AREA EXCEEDING MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH MIXING VALVE, 160.0F, AND 125.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES THROUGH MIXING VALVE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
24
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: PREMISES USES TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONOINS) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURE ON SITE. MISSING TIME LABELS ON CONTAINERS WHICH RECORDS WHEN INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS AND ALSO THE TIME THAT IS 6 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN IT IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE AT 54.0F, SLICED JALAPENO CHEESE AT 80.4F AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONIONS AT 52.1F, ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 6LBS $30 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2566937
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. (SHELVES, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2544585
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
24
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: PREMISES USES TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOOD (SLICED CHEESE) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURE ON SITE OR COMPLETING TIME LABELS ON CONTAINERS OF CHEESE INDICATING WHEN THE CHEESE IS INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS, OR THE TIME THAT IS 4 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN CHEESE IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. CHEESE TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 58.0F-62.0F. CHEESE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 3LBS $10 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AT ALL TIMES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND ATTACHED CHEMICAL LINES LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2304902
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE IN THE TOILET ROOMS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, IN THE CORNERS (THROUGH OUT) AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT. FOUND THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. ALSO, THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS WITH THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2065020
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF BOTH COUNTER FREEZERS, UNDER COUNTER COOLER, AND TEA COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965963
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965787
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIOIN NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-16 INSP# 1965335 #18 OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN MOP SINK AREA. APPROX 20 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON REINSPECTION FOUND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-22 ADDITION FLIES IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NON COMPPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM 9-27-16 INSP# 1965335 NOT POST FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING AT TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ALL SUMMARRIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, OUTER FRYERS, ALL SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ALL STORAGE BINS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COUNTERS, IN CORNERS, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN MOP ROOM, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, AND GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1965335
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
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: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN MOP SINK AREA. APPROX 20 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, OUTER FRYERS, ALL SODA DISPENSORS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ALL STORAGE BINS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COUNTERS, IN CORNERS, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN MOP ROOM, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, AND GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1931267
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE #26 · 4750 W 63RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60629
262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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