SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WHITE CASTLE #26.

BEAT. 45/100

4750 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 16, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

FEB 9
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JAN 29
2024
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

JAN 22
2024
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

NOV 10
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO ROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. (SHELVES, REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

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NOV 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND ATTACHED CHEMICAL LINES LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 26
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF BOTH COUNTER FREEZERS, UNDER COUNTER COOLER, AND TEA COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OCT 5
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 4
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 27
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2016
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMP 49.8 DEGREES. COOLER DOES NOT REMAINED CLOSED DUE TO DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED. UNIT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) UNIT NOT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED TO CORRECT.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 92 RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 - 50.3 DEGRESS. ALL EGGS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $7.88 10LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-12-15 REPORT #1547065 INSP#372. #33 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS,ONION COOLER, AND HAMBERGER FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, #34 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #35 OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN REAR CEILING VENTS MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL RUBBER GASKETS AND REACH IN DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE. WORN AND UNALIGNED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SODA DISPENSORS, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS/FREZERS AND WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP ROOM, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT COUNTER AND FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 12
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS,ONION COOLER, AND HAMBERGER FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN REAR CEILING VENTS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL THREE HOODS, FILTERS, FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE,LIME BUILDUP AND RUST INSIDE THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).UNIT IS TAGGED DO NOT USE IT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE HOSE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK IT IS IN POOR REPAIR IT RIPPED AND TORN AND NOT MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL THREE HOODS, FILTERS, FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ICE ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN UNDER STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 29
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NEED TO STORE HANDLE UP SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE.FORKS,KNIVES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER STORAGE RACKS. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER 3 COMP. SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NEED TO KEEP EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO REPAIR HANDLE LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE AT 1ST COMP. OF THE 3 COMP. SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NEED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

JUN 28
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY EMPLOYEE, EATING FRENCH FRIES AT FRONT PREP AREA (WHERE DEEP FRYERS LOCATED AND FRIES, CHICKEN PREPARED). INSTD TO CONSUME FOOD AND BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREA THAT IS NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR WASHING OF UTENSILS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (FORKS AND KNIVES) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER NOTED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 12
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, COUNTERS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK AT DRIVE UP IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 1
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS ON SEVERAL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS INSIDE AND OUT, ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, COUNTERS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. HANDSINK AT DRIVE UP IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 24
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, REACHIN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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