White Castle

August 27, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • toxic items stored near food
    Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
    Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SOUTH PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES UNDER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63257 COURT DATE 10-7-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
    code 18
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES, SPILLS, DEBRIS)
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS (IN OFFICE, NEAR REAR EXPOSED AND UTILITY SINKS, ETC IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.) REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
    code 36

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