WHITE CASTLE #49.

Chicago Health Dept

11050 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19

2025

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRIVE THRU HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING AT P-TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL STORAGE FOOD UNITS NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS,DIRT ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2020

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

JUN 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

Minor Pest Activity

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 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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 16

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

DEC 3

2015

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 21

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON CONDIMENT COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CLOGGED DRAIN IN MOTOR ROOM. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 3

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 13

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2012

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

FEB 26

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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