White Castle #53

November 21, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY BOTH FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THEM HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER, THEN PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLING BUNS AND SAUSAGES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 8Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 OZ. SLOPPY JOE RANGES FROM 80.2F-84.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 2.5 OZ.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTERTOP. 2LBS. 1921 HAMBURGERS AT 47.8F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS.$24.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1921 HAMBURGER REACH IN COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED GLOVES BEING USED IMPROPERLY DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING OF MONEY AT THIS TIME.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,SODA STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CONDIMENT BINS,WIRES AND PLUGS,DISH RACK.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN WALL IN BASEMENT UNUSED TOILET ROOMS,OVERHEAD PIPES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GRILL.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559655 6/22/22 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-4-601.11(C) : 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. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT #55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 22, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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