DEC 23
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHITE CASTLE #64.
EAT. 77/100
3457 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 23, 2025 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 222024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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.
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.
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.
JAN 122022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 12
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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
DEC 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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 to dispose of and denature all TCS foods found at improper temperature. Approximate value $500. Citation issued priority violation 7-38-005.
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 cold units at 41F or below. Priority Violation Citation issued 7-38-005
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.
APR 222020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2020
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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. MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LIGHT SHIELD.
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AUG 92019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN VENTS ABOVE GRILLS.
AUG 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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
AUG 202018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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 7-38-005
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
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)
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.
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 REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JAN 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 32013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
APR 302013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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.
JUL 92012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 9
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 172012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN GREASY AND SLIPPERY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
NOV 22011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JUN 152011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAY 192011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 AND SPILLS AND ORGANIZE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
JAN 122010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2010
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET, PALLETS, AND SHELVES AT REAR AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE RUST, AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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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