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WHITE CASTLE #61 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WHITE CASTLE #61 5940 N RIDGE AVE, CHICAGO 60660 Restaurant
November 15, 2022 Complaint License #28483
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE.----REAR PREP HAND SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, AT THE ENTRANCEWAY TO THE DINING ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND WASHROOMS ALL WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, AND ENCRUSTED GREASE.-----CEILING VENTILATION AND TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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.
Violation #60
CORRECTED MAJOR
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-15-21 REPORT #2521320 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #49- FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56-FOUND EXHAUST VENTS INSIDE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.
Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.
Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #60
CORRECTED MAJOR
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-15-21 REPORT #2521320 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #49- FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #56-FOUND EXHAUST VENTS INSIDE RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.
Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.
Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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