What is White Castle #53's health inspection score?

White Castle #53 has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 #53 last inspected?

White Castle #53 was last inspected on May 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does White Castle #53 have?

White Castle #53 has 44 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is White Castle #53 safe to eat at?

White Castle #53 has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does White Castle #53 serve?

White Castle #53 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

White Castle #53

Name: White Castle #53
Address: 1400 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 80

1400 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/1/2026

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American•Auburn Gresham

Ranked #30 of 35 in Auburn GreshamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 1, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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1400 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 intermediate

19 basic

Jun

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

May 2026

1 inspections

4 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection

May 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL AND WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med7 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY BOTH FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED THEM HANDLING MONEY AND RINGING THE REGISTER, THEN PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLING BUNS AND SAUSAGES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1921 HAMBURGER REACH IN COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5 OZ. SLOPPY JOE RANGES FROM 80.2F-84.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 2.5 OZ.$5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS AT 62.1F ON COUNTERTOP. 2LBS. 1921 HAMBURGERS AT 47.8F.THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS.$24.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED GLOVES BEING USED IMPROPERLY DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND HANDLING OF MONEY AT THIS TIME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,SODA STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS & GREASE BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CONDIMENT BINS,WIRES AND PLUGS,DISH RACK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN WALL IN BASEMENT UNUSED TOILET ROOMS,OVERHEAD PIPES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GRILL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2559655 6/22/22 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL TOPS, TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS, MOP SINK BASIN, BOTH SODA MACHINES, STORAGE SHELVES, SERVICE COUNTERS. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT #55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE, OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTERS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN LOBBY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Med10 Basic

15 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5-GALLONS OF SHAKE MIX AT 48.2F INSIDE OF HOPPER OF SHAKE MACHINE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.5-GALLONS $16 (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1921 PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON WALL AND SEWER DRAIN IN BASEMENT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT LINE PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TOPS,TRASH CAN,1 & 3- COMP SINK BASINS,MOP SINK BASIN,BOTH SODA MACHINES ,STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTERS,GARBAGE CORRAL IN LOBBY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND(BLUE PLASTIC GLOVES,CUPS,CARDBOARD HAMBURGER BOXES) AND STANDING RAIN WATER POOLING ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND WATER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND KEEP DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.

Base deductions−50 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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