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White Castle, 6646 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA

Latest report: December 6, 2022 12:01 PM
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1 year ago

Report date: Dec 5, 2022
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed metal piece from interior of ice machine hanging inside ice. Instructed manager to repair part.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease build up on... See More lower table near griddle and ice cream machine. Instructed manager to clean.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 24, 2020
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 75 or more mice droppings scattered on floor in... See More between articles ,under pallets and on shelving units in outside paper goods and equipment storage area. Must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/24/20. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed an appx. '1-2' gap along bottom of outside storage door. Must make door tight fitting.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must clean debris build up inside of microwave.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up on fryer cabinets,storage racks,inside of some coolers and freezers,counter tops.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace faucet neck at 3- compartment sink spraying water when turned on.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust build up at ceiling tiles and vent covers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace damaged wall bases next to ice machine.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean debris build up along wall bases throughout including walk in freezer and floor drains.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in outside storage area,in between walls and equipment where needed.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burnt out lights in walk in freezer.

Source: chicago.gov
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10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found no soap or paper towels at food lab hand sink. Instructed to both soap and towels at all times in a food prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030

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- comments: see violation #60

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: large bulk food containers in dry storage room in need of labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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- comments: floors throughout food lab in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Ceiling in walk in cooler in kitchen in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to correct and maintain

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- comments: coving needed along wall base in food lab along stove area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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- comments: previous core violation not correct from march 24, 2023 report #2573124 #10 observed timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sink in kitchen staff washroom. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet. Instructed to correct and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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- comments: observed two exposed ice bins in bar with no lid/cover on ice bins. Instructed to provide lids/covers for ice bins in bar to prevent contamination of ice in ice bin during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
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53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom.

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Report date: Mar 21, 2024
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