White Castle System, Inc.

January 7, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE AT REAR PREP AREA SINK AT 73.9F,STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 50.0F AND CUSTOMERS AT 49.3F.MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY CASHIER WHO IS ALSO THE FOOD HANDLERS/COOK.OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEES HAVING ON PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND RINING THE REGISTER,,HANDLING MONEY AND CREDIT CARDS THEN MAKING FOOD WITH SAME GLOVES PLACING READY TO EAT FOODS INTO CARDBOARD BOXES AND SO ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.ALSO.OBSERVED THEM REMOVING GLOVES AND PUMPING SANITIZER INTO HANDS AND THEN PUTTING ON GLOVES AFTER THE SAME PROCEDURE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION/TASK.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 20LBS. FULLY COOKED SLOPPY JOE AT 59.3F-60.1F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20LBS. $43.(COS)(7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON EAST LOBBY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CHANGING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER DIFFERENT TASK.
code 46
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 GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINES,GRILLS,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,MOP SINK BASIN.WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER PALLETS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR TOILET ROOMS.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR HOT WATER TANK. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 25, 2020: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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