What is White Castle #57's health inspection score?

White Castle #57 has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was White Castle #57 last inspected?

White Castle #57 was last inspected on December 10, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does White Castle #57 have?

White Castle #57 has 25 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is White Castle #57 safe to eat at?

White Castle #57 has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does White Castle #57 serve?

White Castle #57 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

White Castle #57

Name: White Castle #57
Address: 6901 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60636
Rating: 54

6901 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/10/2024

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 10, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

6901 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60636

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PIPES ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN DOUBLE DOOR REACH IN UNDER COUNTER FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALL FAUCET IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.18 : MUST CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM FIXTURES IN UNUSED TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BASEMENT.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med6 Basic

11 total

48/100inspection score

−52 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH CUSTOMER/STAFF TOILET ROOM AT 77.0F .MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 4.5LBS. SLOPPY JOE-47.7F.20 GALLONS MILK SHAKE BASE-47.7F-48.4F.65 DOZEN EGGS-47.4F-48.0F.8LBS. LETTUCE-47.8F.6LBS. YOGURT-47.3F.6.4LBS. SLICED TOMATOE-48.2F.22.5LBS. COOKED BACON-45.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.279LBS.$1,948.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN DOUBLE DOOR REACH IN UNDER COUNTER FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WALL FAUCET IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN ALL TOILET ROOM FIXTURES IN UNUSED TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR & WALL BASES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BASEMENT.

Base deductions−52 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

24TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS−5
OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (SLICED CHEESE, FRENCH FRIES) UTILIZING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MISSING MARKINGS OR OTHER IDENTIFIERS INDICATING THE TIME THAT IS 4 HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL, WITH OUTDATED LABELS DATED 8/21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD ITEMS AND UTILIZE LABELS THAT ACCURATELY IDENTIFY THE TIME IN WHICH FOODS UTILIZING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL ARE REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED FOODS WITH IMPROPER LABELS AND ADDED ACCURATE LABELS TO ALL NEW CONTAINERS OF TCS FOODS ONCE REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED POTABLE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT TO HAVE SMALL LEAK, WATER FLOWING TOWARDS FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE POTABLE WATER PIPE PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−7 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER ENCLOSED AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALL THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND/OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AIR VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD UP IN THE REAR AND IN THE DINING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 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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