White Castle #53

June 10, 2022 · 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 HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 10Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5-GALLONS OF SHAKE MIX AT 48.2F INSIDE OF HOPPER OF SHAKE MACHINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.5-GALLONS $16 (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 22
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALL AND SEWER DRAIN IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTERS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN LOBBY.
    code 49
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND(BLUE PLASTIC GLOVES,CUPS,CARDBOARD HAMBURGER BOXES) AND STANDING RAIN WATER POOLING ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND WATER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 4, 2020: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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