White Castle

February 17, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: FOUND (2) HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE OF 128F/135F (THROUGH A MIXING VALVE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION (A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION). INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
    code 10Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 3Priority
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER/REACH-IN COOLERS).
    code 36
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. • INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK OPENING AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    code 47
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
    code 53
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • NOTED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING, ELECTRICAL LINES AND CAMERA ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: FOUND INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE MEN/WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    code 56
  • Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public
    Inspector note: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (03-12-2019) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
    code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 12, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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