WHITE CASTLE #63 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP FOR THE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A BIN OR HOLDING UNIT.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. SOAP WAS OBSERVED IN TWO DISPOSABLE RAMEKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER HANDWASHING SOAP DISPENSER OR BOTTLE IN THE MENTIONED TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT USED TO COOK MEAT/ SAUSAGE PATTIES WITH BUILD ON THE SIDE OF NEAR THE WALL. ALSO, OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT IN THE BOBBY WITH SPILLAGE. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WHEN THE WATER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED, WATER MISSING THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING A POOL OF WATER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.