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WHITE CASTLE

2356 W ROOSEVELT RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for WHITE CASTLE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2643391

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND REPLACING. GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS AND WALKIN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ABOVE MOPE SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. CORRECT TO STOP WATER LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER TABLES. FLOORS ARE VERY SLIPPERY FROM ALL THE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING IN CUSTOMER AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2614989

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2591162

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMA STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2521606

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2521265

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND THE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 53 OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT (2355721) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2355721

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED, REMOVE THE ICE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, AND FRYER DOORS, CHEESE MACHINE DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILETROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE UNDERCOUNTER COOLERS, FRYERS, AND DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2114241

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1932577

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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
1770546

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

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: OBSERVED TAGGED UNIT NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AT THE TIME OF REINSPECTION TAGGED UNIT WAS AT 50.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH VIA FAX OR EMAIL WHEN UNIT IS REGISTERING 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1770275

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. TEMPERATURE OF SAID COOLER WAS 54.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A LOG TO ENSURE ALL UNITS ARE AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE) IN CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE GRILL AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES OF 20 LBS. OF CHEESE RANGED FROM 52.8F-57.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A LOG FOR CHEESE ON THE PREP TABLE AND TO ENSURE CHEESE IS STORED AT 40F OR BELOW INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1632173

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

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 INSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WASHROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED IN BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1575286

Location recorded for this inspection · WHITE CASTLE · 2356 W ROOSEVELT RD

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: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINESTS, GRILLS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FRYERS, GRILLS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINE. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS NEAR BREAK ROOM, ICE MACHINE, EXPOSED SINK, ETC. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR ICE MACHINE AND 3-DOOR COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-DOOR COOLER AND FRONT ICE BIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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