PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
WHITE CASTLE #23 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 17, 2024
Complaint
License #28475
6
Total Violations
1
Major
5
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS BY THE COOKING STOVE INSODE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #52
MAJOR
Violation Details
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA FROM THE DAMAGED SUMP PUMP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SUMP PUMP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGH OUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Specific Requirements
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-402.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STORVE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOODED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP UNDERNEATH PALLETS.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STORVE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE AND THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ESPECIALLY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOODED WITH WASTE WATER. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP UNDERNEATH PALLETS.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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