PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
WHITE CASTLE #64 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
December 29, 2021
Complaint
License #28472
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)Observed TCS foods at improper temperature in three door refrigerator, 1 lb tomatoes at 47F, 3lbs. of ground beef patties at 53F, 180 eggs at 49F,5lbs of bacon at 47F, 20 lbs yogurt and 30lbs soft serve mix at 55F. Instructed operator to dispose of and denature all TCS foods found at improper temperature. Approximate value $500. Citation issued priority violation 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 Upon inspection observed three door refrigerator at improper cold holding temperature, unit was found to be unplugged and holding at inadequate temperature of 60F. Unit tagged and held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed to always maintain cold units at 41F or below. Priority Violation Citation issued 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 Upon inspection observed three door refrigerator at improper cold holding temperature, unit was found to be unplugged and holding at inadequate temperature of 60F. Unit tagged and held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed to always maintain cold units at 41F or below. Priority Violation Citation issued 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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