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WHITE CASTLE #61 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WHITE CASTLE #61 5940 N RIDGE AVE, CHICAGO 60660 Restaurant
November 22, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection License #28483
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 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 #50
CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE FACILITY. THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE WAS 79.9 F, THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW TEMPERATURE WAS 81.9 F, AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA TEMPERATURE WAS 80.6 F. IN THE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, THE WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 79.8 F. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE 100 F. THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE 110 F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.
Adequate hot and cold running water required.
Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 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.

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