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WHITE CASTLE #53

1400 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 28479

15
Total Inspections
8
Passed
3
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 3, 2024 Inspection

December 3, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 21, 2024 Inspection

November 21, 2024• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY BOTH FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THEM HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER, THEN PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND ...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 22, 2022 Inspection

June 22, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 11 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.(+10 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 10, 2022 Inspection

June 10, 2022• Complaint• 15 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S ...(+14 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 27, 2020 Inspection

October 27, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2382274 6/25/20 NOT CORRECTED#49- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 25, 2020 Inspection

June 25, 2020• Canvass• 18 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)(+17 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 25, 2019 Inspection

October 25, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PIC ...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 25, 2016 Inspection

March 25, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND GASK...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 24, 2016 Inspection

March 24, 2016• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 REACH IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 47.4F AND 46.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND SHELLED EGGS) INS...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 25, 2014 Inspection

July 25, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER USED FOR EGGS MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.8F.OBSERVED DOOR OPEN AND NOT BEING CLOSED AFTER EACH USE AND GASKET/...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 4, 2013 Inspection

April 4, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GASKET AROUND BREAKFAST COOLER IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 7, 2011 Inspection

October 7, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 18, 2011 Inspection

August 18, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 17, 2010 Inspection

August 17, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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