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White Castle

April 5, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Observed exposed hand sink not accessible blocked by mop bucket and brooms and no paper towels noted at same hand sink. Instructed person in charge to always keep hand sink clear clean and accessible at all time and provided paper towels. Critical Violation 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: Observed potentially hazardous food(american cheese and jalapeno cheese) stored in container at counter at 47.9 degrees F. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cheese at time of inspection. Critical Violation 7-38-005 A aprox:2 lbs $10 value
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Food (ice) not protected during storage. Observed interior of ice bin and chute with excessive pink, black and green substance build up. Ice utilized for human consumption. iInstd to clean and sanitize ice machine. Serious Violation 7-38-005A
code 16
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Torn gaskets at doors at freezers. Instd to replace and maintain.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Interior and exterior of all freezers, coolers, all beverage stations, nozzles, and storage units not clean. INstd to clean and maintain same.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Missing filter for cooking hood system. Instd to provide and maintain. Interior of hood, attached ansel system, walk in freezer fan covers, vents and all lightshields through out not clean, excessive grease/debris. Instd to clean and maintain same. Stained ceiling tiles in dining area. Instd to replace and maintain.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Light out in stairwell leading to basement storage. Instd to repair and maintain.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 17, 2016: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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