DEC 11
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHITE CASTLE #54.
EAT. 97/100
3205 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 11, 2025 · passed
Passed all 15 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER (BY THE SAFE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF GREASE FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1/3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
JUN 52023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST LOCATED ON VENTS AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FRIDGE LOCATED NEXT TO/UNDER THE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENT COVER IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH ENCLUDING THE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
DEC 232020PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2020
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND DRINK DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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MAR 62020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND DRINK DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND DRINK DISPENSERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BY THE FIRST DRIVE THRU WINDOW DRINK DISPENSER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
OCT 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTYRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UNDERCOUNTER COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER(NEXT TO THE FRYER).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LID WHICH IS COMPLETLY CLOSED IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS, AND ICE CREAM MACHINE AND IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING COVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NEEDS CLEANING /LIGHT FIXTURE LOOSE, NEEDS TIGHTING SWINGING FROM THE CEILING WITH THE AIR FROM THE COMPRESOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 212017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 21
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS.
JUL 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVEDTHE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED ICE BUILD UP AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE ICE. ALSO THE SMALL FREEZER NEXT TO GRILL DOOR OFFLINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS/COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD FALLING DOWN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH.
AUG 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, BLENDER, ROLLING CARTS, ICE MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL FRYERS, GRILLS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ROLLING CARTS AND EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS). CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN ALL GREASE SPILLS ALONG WALL IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR GREASE LEAKS ON EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
JUN 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 24
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER HAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COVES IN PREP AREA.
MAY 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIORS BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILLS WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS OBSERVED. PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR TWO FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.
MAR 172011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2011
PASSED
4 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. CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH, THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN POP MACHINE AND NOZZLES, CABINETS,REACHIN COOLERS, SINKS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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 FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND CHANGE MOP HEAD OFTEN. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR HAS DUST AND DIRT THROUGHOUT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
JAN 122010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SOFT-SERVE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING PRODUCT AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW-UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION-CITATION ISSUED
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. SOFT-SERVE MIX FOUND IN TOP HOPPERS OF SOFT-SERVE MACHINE RANGING FROM 53.8F & 39.9F-47.1F- PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISGARDED
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