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WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM, INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WHITE CASTLE SYSTEM, INC (AKA: WHITE CASTLE) 7550 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60631 Restaurant
July 14, 2017 Canvass License #28491
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on all refrigerators. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in both ice machines. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: around the water heater, under the fryers, and behind the refrigerators under the cooking lines. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: around the water heater, under the fryers, and behind the refrigerators under the cooking lines. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections