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WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM, INC

(Also Known As: WHITE CASTLE)

7550 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

License #: 28491

13
Total Inspections
7
Passed
3
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2025 Inspection

January 17, 2025• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2025 Inspection

January 10, 2025• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTE...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2023 Inspection

February 27, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 27, 2022 Inspection

December 27, 2022• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE BEING S...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2021 Inspection

February 23, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2021 Inspection

February 17, 2021• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 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 H...(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2019 Inspection

March 12, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RUBBEER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2017 Inspection

July 14, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on all refrigerators. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 8, 2016 Inspection

November 8, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR (2)ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP A...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 1, 2016 Inspection

November 1, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANC...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2014 Inspection

August 26, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSEREVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, GREASE BUILD UP INSI...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2013 Inspection

April 9, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE BATHROOMS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN INSIDE T...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2011 Inspection

May 24, 2011• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation and ceiling tile in prep area above grill not cleaned. ...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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