NOV 26
2018
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM, INC..
YOUR CALL. 51/100
1550-1558 W 55TH BLVD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 26, 2018 · passed
6 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 192018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 282016FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2016
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. APPROX. WT. 1/2LB AND VALUE $7.50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PEEP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
SEP 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING FOR INSECTS.
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AUG 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR.
NOV 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 25
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
APR 112011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER HANDLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM HARD TO CLOSE, MUST REPAIR.
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 COOLER.
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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