White Castle

August 4, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS (3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).
    code 10Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER(MIDDLE DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
    code 47
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS. • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED LOOSE COVING TILES BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 11, 2020: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 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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