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White Castle, 7550 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
February 23, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Feb 17, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 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... See Moreno citation issued
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 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
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers (walk-in cooler/reach-in coolers).
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to repair/replace broken rubber gasket around 2 door reach-in freezer in prep/cooking area.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to recaulk opening around/behind 3 compartment sink.
53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: toilet room receptacle must be covered inside women's washroom. Instructed to provide cover/lid.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in freezer and inside walk-in cooler.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted grease and dust build-up on ceiling, electrical lines and camera above prep/cooking area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation above rear storage area.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found inoperable mechanical ventilation inside men/women's washroom. Instructed to repair.
61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: 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
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 27, 2021 9:00 AM
“Report date: Feb 25, 2021
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: some prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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60. Previous core violation corrected
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Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 27, 2021 9:00 AM
“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
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- comments: no written employee health policy for all employees. Must provide.
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- comments: must properly label all bulk food containers with the product common name.
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- comments: must provide lids for both of the bar ice bins.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: missing grout between floor tiles and damaged floor tiles throughout several areas in the rear kitchen. Worn flooring exposing raw wood in the front kitchen. Instruct to repair/replace all.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: blackened, moldy wall caulking at the rear kitchen three compartment sink. Must replace. ----noted expanding spray foam as a sealant in seams of the walls throughout several walk-in coolers. Must remove and use sealant that is smooth and cleanable.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates on site for both the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation from report #2365306 on 3-5-20 not corrected. #51- backflow prevention device not located at mop sink. Must provide a backflow prevention device for mop sink. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued at this time.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
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39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper raised shelving to store food containers 6' off floor. -
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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