WHITE CASTLE #58 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINK.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET AND UNDERNEATH AT THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.