What is White Castle #55's health inspection score?

White Castle #55 has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was White Castle #55 last inspected?

White Castle #55 was last inspected on October 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does White Castle #55 have?

White Castle #55 has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is White Castle #55 safe to eat at?

White Castle #55 has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does White Castle #55 serve?

White Castle #55 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

White Castle #55

Name: White Castle #55
Address: 9450 S JEFFERY AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 82

9450 S JEFFERY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/23/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #580 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Oct 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

9450 S JEFFERY AVE, Chicago, IL 60617

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WORN SRUB PADS IN NEED OF REPLACING MORE OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP MAY NOT BE STORED IN ICE. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE WORN. IN NEED OF CLEANING AT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL FRYERS, ALL WHEELS ON FRYERS, GRILLS AND GRILL AREA, ALL RECH IN COOLERS AND SIDE, HANDLES OF REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
ALL HANDSINKS MUST HAVE WASTE CAN TO DISPOSE OF USED PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CLEANING IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
AIR VENTS INNEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ON FLOORS IN PREP AND OFFICE AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, SPILLS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS, WALLS, AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−16 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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