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WHITE CASTLE #53 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WHITE CASTLE #53 1400 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60620 Restaurant
October 7, 2011 Short Form Complaint License #28479
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BIN INSIDE ICE MACHINE LEAKING -MUST EITHER REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS(INCLUDING GASKETS AROUND DOORS), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED & UNUSED), SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK, AND OVERHEAD SYRUP LINES IN BASEMENT.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS), UNDERNEATH CO2 AND GREASE TANKS IN BASEMENT(SPILLAGE FROM CONTAINERS), ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WORN GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE WATER PUDDLES. LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER OBSERVED IN BASEMENT,AS WELL AS WATER LEAKING FROM FRONT SECTION OF ICE MACHINE ON FLOOR, MUST LOCATE SOURCE OF LEAKAGE, REPAIR IT AND KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections