Restaurant · Chicago, IL

White Castle #26

Name: White Castle #26
Address: 4750 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL

4750 W 63rd St

Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 16, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COOLERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS.

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CORNERS OF THE FLOORS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE IN THE MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK AREA AND IN THE GRILL/FRYER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE PUBLIC WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION AND IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTS IN THE DINING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Feb 9, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12: EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD SPILLS, OLD FRIES, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ALONG WALLBASE, IN CORNERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, COOLERS AND AROUND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WAREWASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 1/22/24 REPORT #2588388 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2588388 : #10 HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA EXCEEDING MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH MIXING VALVE, 126.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES THROUGH MIXING VALVE. #48 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 22, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WAREWASHING AREA EXCEEDING MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE THROUGH MIXING VALVE, 160.0F, AND 125.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES THROUGH MIXING VALVE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

Inspector’s notes

PREMISES USES TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL FOR TCS FOODS (SLICED CHEESE AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONOINS) , HOWEVER NOT FOLLOWING WRITTEN POLICY PROCEDURE ON SITE. MISSING TIME LABELS ON CONTAINERS WHICH RECORDS WHEN INITALLY REMOVED FROM 41F OR LESS AND ALSO THE TIME THAT IS 6 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN IT IS REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL. SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE AT 54.0F, SLICED JALAPENO CHEESE AT 80.4F AND REHYDRATED COOKED ONIONS AT 52.1F, ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 6LBS $30 VALUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN LABELS AT ALL TIMES.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SMALL PREP COOLER UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH FOR IMMERSION OF LARGE ONION CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO IMMERSE LARGEST MULTI USE EQUIPMENT (ONION CONTAINERS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS FROM PREMISES AND UTILIZE SMALLER CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source