WHITE CASTLE #26 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WAREWASHING AREA EXCEEDING MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH MIXING VALVE, 160.0F, AND 125.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES THROUGH MIXING VALVE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: PREMISES USES TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONOINS) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURE ON SITE. MISSING TIME LABELS ON CONTAINERS WHICH RECORDS WHEN INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS AND ALSO THE TIME THAT IS 6 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN IT IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE AT 54.0F, SLICED JALAPENO CHEESE AT 80.4F AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONIONS AT 52.1F, ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 6LBS $30 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AT ALL TIMES.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.