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51
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White Castle System, Inc.

1550-1558 W 55th Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · Medium risk
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51/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
8
6 passed
Last Inspected
2018-11-26
Pass Rate
75%
2 failures
Score
51/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2018-11-26)
Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2018-11-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-11-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Must provide written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Observed small amount of slimy, orange/pink, mold-like substances on roof of lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed several TCS food in coolers and in walk in cooler without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with proper name and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed approximately 20 small, black flies on walls, in drains and flying around near 3 compartment sink and utility sink in rear of facility. Must detail clean and sanitize the affected areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violati...

serious Sanitation

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

Observed excessive dirt build up in soda line disposal drain in front of prep near delivery window. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of 3 fryers in the front of prep. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed excessive build up on floor drains under 3 compartment sink and basin of floor utility sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

2016-09-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-06-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (10 RAW EGGS)IN CONTAINER ON COUNTER AT GRILL BEING USED FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 72.6F-75.5F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS....

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 FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR IN STAFF LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING AND BOXES IN SODA IN A BOX AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PEEP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

2015-09-29 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING,WALLS AND FLOOR TO REMOVE ICE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED WATER IN THE CRACK/BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING FOR INSECTS.

2014-08-26 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL FREEZER NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE REAR WALK-IN FAN GUARD COVER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR.

2013-11-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND POP DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPKLACING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-04-11 Pass Canvass
5
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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/SANITIZE FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER

minor Pest Activity

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. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON PREMISES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Other

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 MISSING THERMOMETER FOR FRONT REACH IN EGG,MILK ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER,REMOVE OFF OF ICE.

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