MAR 19
2025
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHITE CASTLE #49.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
11050 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 19, 2025 · passed
10 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND HANSWASHING SIGNAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 90 GRACE GIVEN DUE TO LAST INSPECTION BEING IN 2021.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SECURED STRIP ADDED TO BOTTOM OF DOOR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES TOP AND BOTTOM OF ALL UNITS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DRIVE THRU HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING AT P-TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE OLD LEAVES AND OTHER BLOWN IN TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACK ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. CLEAN ALL COVING WITH BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 22021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL STORAGE FOOD UNITS NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS,DIRT ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
MAY 132020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
AUG 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( HAMBURGERS, FISH, SAUSAGE PATTIES, ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED POLICY ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED POLICY ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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NOV 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED (TCS) FOOD/ MILK( 72 -8OZ SIZE) INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURES RANGING FROM 48.9F-50.8F), AND APPROX 5-LBS VANILLA SHAKE MIX AT 46.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD-COS. APPROX 27-LBS AT COST APPROX $ 48.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD-COS.
JUN 162017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED ICE ALONG FLOOR AND DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. ALSO DEBRIS ALONG FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, AND SMALL WATER PUDDLES IN 2 AREAS.MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JUL 62016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
JUL 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD, REMOVED GLOVES TO TAKE PAYMENT AND PUT ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. THEN EMPLOYEE USED A WASH CLOTH TO WIPE STATION AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, WEARING GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE USED AND UNUSED DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER/IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES ON THE LOWER WALLS IN THE REAR AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
AIR TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH GRILL IS READING 47.9F,,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
TEMPERATURE TAKEN INTERNAL OF CHICKEN PATTIES AND BACON INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT,IS READING 45.8F TO 46.9F FOOD ITEMS DESTROYED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL COST $120 TOTAL WEIGHT 40LBS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 738-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FEB 132013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 13
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON CONDIMENT COOLER DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER TANKS AND IN MOTOR ROOM. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN CLOGGED DRAIN IN MOTOR ROOM. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 32012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 3
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK AROUND THE OUTSIDE SHED DOOR.
JAN 132012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK WORK AROUND THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND GREASE.
JAN 52012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF FLIES ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN BASEMENT NEAR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND REMOVE ALL SOURCES FOR BREEDING. MUST ALSO REMOVE FLIES,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK WORK AROUND THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND GREASE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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