White Castle #25

October 12, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings10
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED SOAP SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. COREECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP FOR SAID HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE INSPECTION COMPLETION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER REPAIRED SAID PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER BEFORE COMPLETION OF INPSECTION, PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WORKING BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWSHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
    code 10Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/12/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED7-38-020(A)
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NEAR DRIVE THRU. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILDUP AROUND NOZZLE OF FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRIED CHEESE ON OUTSIDE OF CHEESE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. • OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP HANDWSAHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 53
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON WALKIN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED LEAK IN BASEMENT ON WESTSIDE NEAR TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ON EXTERIOR OF HOODS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DUST ON FILTERS OF FRONT HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 17, 2023: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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