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WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM INC #90

6646 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Restaurant

12 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AND PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND VENTS.
  3. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED METAL PIECE FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HANGING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PART.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER TABLE NEAR GRIDDLE AND ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE OF SOME COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE OF SOME COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTER TOPS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  6. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ,UNDER PALLETS AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE PAPER GOODS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/24/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTSIDE STORAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE RACKS,INSIDE OF SOME COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTER TOPS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA,IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Reach in coolers and freezers with accumulation of food debris inside on bottom. Must clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under 3 door reach in cooler in prep area and beverage bag in box area heavily scored with debris. Must clean and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • One of two faucets at the three compartment sink cold water non functional and faucet in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Rear storage area disorganized with articles and cleaning equipment (towels) stored on the floor. Must clean, organize and maintain.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Food handlers working without required training certification. Must obtain required training certification for all food handlers in facility.
  8. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 1448173 performed on 1-25-16. #33 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. #34 CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. Serious Violation 7-42-090
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Reach in coolers and freezers with accumulation of food debris inside on bottom. Must clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under 3 door reach in cooler in prep area and beverage bag in box area heavily scored with debris. Must clean and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • one of two faucets at the three compartment sink cold water non functional and faucet in disrepair. Must repair and maintain.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Rear storage area disorganized with articles and cleaning equipment (towels) stored on the floor. Must clean, organize and maintain.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Food handlers working without required training certification. Must obtain required training certification for all food handlers in facility.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • Observed uniformed employee actively smoking cigarette 2 feet from entry/exit door. Instructed employee/food handler to discontinue smoking 2 feet from entry/exit door at time of inspection. First offense in 2018. Violation of the Clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-015
  9. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS AT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MANUALLY BOTTLING AND CAPPING GALLON JUG/CONTAINER OF POP FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CEASE PROCESS AND APPLY FOR PROPER APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER PALLETS AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR COOLER. CLEAN ICECREAM DRIP TRAY.CLEAN GREASE FROM LOWER CABINET NEXT TO FRYER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR AROUND THE WASHING MACHINE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER 1 COMP. SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
  12. Short Form Fire-Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, NOTED SOME STICKY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR, REMOVE SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: 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. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT ONE COMP SINK IN REAR.