WHITE CASTLE #49

11050 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Restaurant

17 inspections

ComplaintMar 19, 2025
9 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND HANSWASHING SIGNAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN 90 GRACE GIVEN DUE TO LAST INSPECTION BEING IN 2021.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SECURED STRIP ADDED TO BOTTOM OF DOOR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES TOP AND BOTTOM OF ALL UNITS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MOP SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - DRIVE THRU HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING AT P-TRAP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE OLD LEAVES AND OTHER BLOWN IN TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACK ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. CLEAN ALL COVING WITH BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 2, 2021
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ALL STORAGE FOOD UNITS NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS,DIRT ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
ComplaintMay 13, 2020
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED ON THE SIDE AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
Short Form ComplaintAug 26, 2019
5 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( HAMBURGERS, FISH, SAUSAGE PATTIES, ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED POLICY ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
ComplaintJun 13, 2019
3 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED POLICY ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassJun 13, 2019
0 infractions
ComplaintNov 30, 2018
3 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO EMPLOYEE CEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED (TCS) FOOD/ MILK( 72 -8OZ SIZE) INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURES RANGING FROM 48.9F-50.8F), AND APPROX 5-LBS VANILLA SHAKE MIX AT 46.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD-COS. APPROX 27-LBS AT COST APPROX $ 48.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD-COS.
CanvassJun 16, 2017
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED ICE ALONG FLOOR AND DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. ALSO DEBRIS ALONG FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, AND SMALL WATER PUDDLES IN 2 AREAS.MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJul 6, 2016
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
CanvassDec 3, 2015
0 infractions
ComplaintJul 21, 2015
9 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD, REMOVED GLOVES TO TAKE PAYMENT AND PUT ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. THEN EMPLOYEE USED A WASH CLOTH TO WIPE STATION AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, WEARING GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE USED AND UNUSED DEEP FRYERS. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER/IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN TILES ON THE LOWER WALLS IN THE REAR AS NEEDED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
ComplaintApr 28, 2014
4 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - AIR TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT UNDERNEATH GRILL IS READING 47.9F,,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - TEMPERATURE TAKEN INTERNAL OF CHICKEN PATTIES AND BACON INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT,IS READING 45.8F TO 46.9F FOOD ITEMS DESTROYED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL COST $120 TOTAL WEIGHT 40LBS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 738-005(A)
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
ComplaintFeb 13, 2013
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR LOOSE GASKET ON CONDIMENT COOLER DOOR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER TANKS AND IN MOTOR ROOM. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - CLEAN CLOGGED DRAIN IN MOTOR ROOM. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Short Form ComplaintApr 3, 2012
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK AROUND THE OUTSIDE SHED DOOR.
Complaint Re-InspectionJan 13, 2012
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK WORK AROUND THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED DOOR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND GREASE.
ComplaintJan 5, 2012
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NOTED EVIDENCE OF FLIES ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN BASEMENT NEAR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAINS AND STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR FLOOR DRAINS,REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND REMOVE ALL SOURCES FOR BREEDING. MUST ALSO REMOVE FLIES,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME AND BRICK WORK AROUND THE OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED DOOR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME DUST AND GREASE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
Short Form ComplaintFeb 26, 2010
0 infractions