WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM, INC.
7550 N HARLEM AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 202026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-501.12 OBSERVED SHELVING AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 172026FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTICATE ARE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURES FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 60-74 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A CONSISTENT MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SHELVING AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 172025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 102025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME ON SIDES OF EQUIPEMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, ON SOFT DRINK DISPENSER, AND FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING TILES, AND VENT ON REAR CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2571790 DATED 2/27/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 272023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES RAW BEEF, CHEESE,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SINKS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND BROKEN WALL COVING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
show all 15 inspections →
DEC 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING SERVED INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHEESE FOR BURGERS AND SANDWICHES AT 58F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHEESE FOR BURGERS AND SANDWICHES AT 57F. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN SMALL REACH IN COOLER ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN COOLERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED PLASTIC TIES CAN NOT BE USED TO REPAIR SHELF ON REACH IN FREEZERS. REPAIR PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF FRONT COFFEE MACHINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE.
FEB 232021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
6-201.11 NOTED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING, ELECTRICAL LINES AND CAMERA ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
6-304.11 FOUND INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MEN/WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 172021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND (2) HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 128F/135F (THROUGH A MIXING VALVE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION (A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER/REACH-IN COOLERS).
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK OPENING AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOTED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING, ELECTRICAL LINES AND CAMERA ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOUND INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MEN/WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (03-12-2019) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
RUBBEER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER, GREASE TANK, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #2069863,DATED 7/14/17. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW ON SITE. PROVIDED THE NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED
JUL 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on all refrigerators. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed slight dirt accumulation in both ice machines. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: around the water heater, under the fryers, and behind the refrigerators under the cooking lines. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed a small leak at the cold handle at the right faucet on the three compartment sink. Also observed a leak at the cold handle of the rear one compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
NOV 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR (2)ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
NOV 12016FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, CHEESE, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, PREP COUNTER TOPS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRONT SIDES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP (DINING AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR (2)ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
AUG 262014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSEREVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG DRIVE THRU WINDOWS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET HOT WATER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP 1-DOOR CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
APR 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN SCOOP HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
MAY 242011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Ventilation and ceiling tile in prep area above grill not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Backflow device at utility sink leaking. Instructed to repair backflow device to prevent leak.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →