WHITE CASTLE #63 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED A CASHIER AFTER HANDLING MONEY PICKING UP A CUP WITH FINGERS INSIDE CUP AND SCOOPING ICE CUBES FROM SODA FOUNTAIN ICE BIN,HANDS IN CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES, NO GLOVES NO HAND WASHING, NO ICE SCOOPS AT BOTH CASHIERS, CUSTOMERS SODA CUP IS USED TO SCOOP UP ICE BEFORE FILLING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER ICE SCOOPS WHERE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES NOR CUSTOMERS CUPS. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020..

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020..

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.