MAY 31
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHITE CASTLE #24.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
7912 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 31, 2023 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS INSIDE OF BURGER REACH-IN COOLER AT THE COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED BETWEEN THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JUN 132022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, 80.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100F-120F FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT (3-COMPARMENT SINK AND BEHIN SOFT SERVE MACHINE), NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 92022FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2022
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, EGGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS (61F-65F). INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME AND BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT (3-COMPARMENT SINK AND BEHIN SOFT SERVE MACHINE), NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAY 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED (TCS) FOOD, RAW SHELL EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 72.0F INSIDE COOLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED APPROX 1-LB AT COST APPROX $2.50 FOOD-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN SINK.
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MAR 262019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 26
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE ONE-DOOR COOLERS WITH FOOD RESIDUE AND DIRT-----THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND BREAD RACKS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT UP ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE FRYERS AND ON THE FLOORS BY THE FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOKING/PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-------OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 312017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND SIDES WITH SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/PAINT SAME AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,FRYER DOORS, AND TEA COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER(1), AND FREEZER(2), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SEP 42014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP IN THE MEN'S SHARED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE REACH IN FREEZERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REAR VENTS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
DEC 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEED TO CLEAN TABLE UNDER TABLE TOP FREEZER.
NOV 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN ONION COOLER, CLEAN THE TWO THREE TIER CARTS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE BAG-N-BOX AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE LIGHT OUT WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO REPLACE. TWO LIGHT SHIELDS CRACKED 1 REAR STORAGE AREA, AND THE OTHER BY BUN STORAGE AREA NEED TO REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AT FRONT 2 DOOR EGG COOLER.
DEC 12011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRYER AREA. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL FRYERS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT FRYER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 302010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF ICE PANEL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS IN STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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