Chicago
77
YOUR CALL

White Castle #64

3457 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
77/100

Mostly clean — 14 of 19 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
19
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-23
Pass Rate
74%
1 failure
Score
77/100
YOUR CALL
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-12-23
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Sanitation issues found across 42 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 42×
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
2025-12-23 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-08-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIF...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES AND THE GREASE OUTLETS SLIGHTLY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NEAR THE LAST WINDOW OF THE SERVICE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARD BOARD BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-12 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed build up of grease on floors throughout establishment, as well as build up on and around all units and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain

2021-12-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)Observed TCS foods at improper temperature in three door refrigerator, 1 lb tomatoes at 47F, 3lbs. of ground beef patties at 53F, 180 eggs at 49F,5lbs of bacon at 47F, 20 lbs yogurt and 30lbs soft serve mix at 55F. Instructed operator...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 Upon inspection observed three door refrigerator at improper cold holding temperature, unit was found to be unplugged and holding at inadequate temperature of 60F. Unit tagged and held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed to always maintain co...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 Observed build up of grease on floors throughout establishment, as well as build up on and around all units and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain. Core Violation no citation issued.

2020-04-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. ALSO, THEIR IS ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. M...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT COMPLETELY COVERED TO CONTAIN ANY ODORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS THAT ARE COMPLETELY COVERED WITH NO OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD.

2019-08-09 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND INTERIOR PANEL IN LARGE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED TRASH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE AT THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE GRILLS.

2018-08-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE TORN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2018-08-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOLOOWING THE NEW CODW GUIDELINES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 90 EGGS AT 48-50 DEGREES, 46 CARTONS OF ORANGE JUICE AT 50 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $148 20 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50-55 FRUIT FLIES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, MOP SINK AREA, AND SODA STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT EST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE TORN MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP , AND FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO RE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

2017-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

2016-02-26 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND INTERIORS OF PREP FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES.

2015-01-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOOD CONTACT UTENSILS ( ONIONS BUCKETS ) TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE ONLY MULTI-USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMP SINK FOR PROEPR WASHING AND SANITIZING.

minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UPON FAN COVER AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

2013-07-03 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2013-04-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
6
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF/FISH PATTIES, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-07-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

Correct By: Friday, August 17, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN GREASY AND SLIPPERY.

2012-05-17 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN GREASY AND SLIPPERY.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

2011-11-02 Pass Short Form Fire-Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2011-06-15 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND PROVIDE CEILING PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION IN SAME AREA.

2011-05-19 Pass Complaint-Fire
4
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE CAPS FOR INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO PREVENT GREASE LEAKS. REPLACE SHELF INSIDE CHEMICAL STORAGE CABINET.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WHEELS AT DEEP FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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 FLOORS AROUND ICE MACHINE.

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS ...

2010-01-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET, PALLETS, AND SHELVES AT REAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INT...

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND REGROUT SOME FLOOR TILES IN FLOOR REPAIR AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN SECTIONS AT WALL AROUND COOKING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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