DEC 24
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHITE CASTLE #63.
BEAT. 45/100
2140 S WABASH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 24, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.
OCT 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN OR HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS OBSERVED IN TWO DISPOSABLE RAMEKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER OR BOTTLE IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO COOK MEAT/ SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH BUILD ON THE SIDE OF NEAR THE WALL. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT IN THE BOBBY WITH SPILLAGE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED, WATER MISSING THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A POOL OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10/07/2024, REPORT #2604197. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
OCT 72024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE MONEY AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW, WIPING TABLES PUT ON GLOVES AND PREPARE SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM STAFF THAT JUST CHANGING GLOVES DOES NOT REPLACE HANDWASHING. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THE PROBE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE ONLY ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES ONCE PER SHIFT. THERMOMETER PROVIDED WAS UNABLE TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES FOR THE ENTIRE TIME OF THE FACILITY BEING OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN OR HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS OBSERVED IN TWO DISPOSABLE RAMEKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER OR BOTTLE IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO COOK MEAT/ SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH BUILD ON THE SIDE OF NEAR THE WALL. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT IN THE BOBBY WITH SPILLAGE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED, WATER MISSING THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A POOL OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
AUG 92023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN THE KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
APR 42022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2022
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. 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 AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 302022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FRY AND ONION RING COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. 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 AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
3 HANDSINKS ON SITE ARE AT IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERSTURE OF 78-83 DEGREES. WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW ON SINKS. AUTOMATIC FAUCETS DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO FLOW FREELY. HANDSINK MUST BE AT 110 DEGREES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TRASH CAN IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND MAINTAIN COVERED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 132020FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2020
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AND 20 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, BOXES, CEILING, AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD/DISHWASHING PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE MASKS. MASKS ARE ON BUT NOT COVERING THE NOSE AND MOUTH. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR FACE MASKS/COVERINGS PROPERLY.
OCT 162019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. FOUND SOME ITEMS MISSING FROM THE KIT PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE THE PROPER BLEACH (5.25% SODIUM HYPOCHLORIDE) FOR DISINFECTANT OR ANOTHER DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL AND CEILING BY THE UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.
APR 132018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER BURGER GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS OF CONSTRUCTION DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WHERE NECESSARY, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 222017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR DOORS. CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND,UNDER GREASE TANKS AT REAR OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOMS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGER ON DUTY STATED THAT THEY MUST BE OUT AS SHE COULDN'T FIND ANY TO REFILL THE DISPENSER. HANDSOAP WAS FOUND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GET HANDSOAP FROM THE NEAREST STORE UNTIL TRUCK COMES IN WITH SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILLS, FRYERS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, UNDER COUNTERS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS.
AUG 312015FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2015
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED A CASHIER AFTER HANDLING MONEY PICKING UP A CUP WITH FINGERS INSIDE CUP AND SCOOPING ICE CUBES FROM SODA FOUNTAIN ICE BIN,HANDS IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES, NO GLOVES NO HAND WASHING, NO ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH CASHIERS, CUSTOMERS SODA CUP IS USED TO SCOOP UP ICE BEFORE FILLING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER ICE SCOOPS WHERE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES NOR CUSTOMERS CUPS. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020..
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE CREAM MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMP SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO FIT ALL MUTLI-USE UTENSLS ( SHREDED ONION TUB) FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGER SINK OR USE SMALLER UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP FREEZER. INHSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER BEHIND LARGE CYLINDER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
MAR 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND PREP COOLER AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40.0F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED BEFORE WE LEFT PREMISES; GOT UNIT DOWN TO 38.8F.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND GRILLED CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD AND MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR LESS. DISCARDED 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $110. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO, INTERIOR OF COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY.
JUN 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
MAY 32012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOP BUCKET IMPROPERLY STORED.
NOV 242010PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND WASHBOWLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH SCALDING HOT WATER, EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO TEMPERATURE AT 140.1F-160.5F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND OR TEMPERED WATER FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MAINTAINANCE MAN ON SITE ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AT HOT WATER TANK AND MIXING VALVES AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINET ABOVE HAND WASH SINK. REMOVE LOOSE CAULK FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AT COUNTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE STAINS, AND INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING/CONDUITS ABOVE SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS, INSIDE CHEESE REACH-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE CRACKED AND SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE HOSE WITH LEAK AT UTILITY SINK, REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE UNIT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR NACHO CHEESE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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