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7550 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60631
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 7550 N HARLEM AVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SHELVING AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 7550 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSEREVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG DRIVE THRU WINDOWS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET HOT WATER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP 1-DOOR CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 7550 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN SCOOP HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 7550 N HARLEM AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation and ceiling tile in prep area above grill not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Backflow device at utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair backflow device to prevent leak.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
Local context · Chicago
104 of 135 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 28491.
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