What is White Castle #63's health inspection score?

White Castle #63 has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was White Castle #63 last inspected?

White Castle #63 was last inspected on December 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does White Castle #63 have?

White Castle #63 has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is White Castle #63 safe to eat at?

Yes, White Castle #63 has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

White Castle #63

Name: White Castle #63
Address: 2140 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 89

2140 S WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/24/2025

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #98 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 24, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2140 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10/07/2024, REPORT #2604197. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE MONEY AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AT THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW, WIPING TABLES PUT ON GLOVES AND PREPARE SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INFORM STAFF THAT JUST CHANGING GLOVES DOES NOT REPLACE HANDWASHING. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THE PROBE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE ONLY ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES ONCE PER SHIFT. THERMOMETER PROVIDED WAS UNABLE TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER THAT IS ABLE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES FOR THE ENTIRE TIME OF THE FACILITY BEING OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN THE KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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