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White Castle #54

3205 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60608 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 11, 2025

15

Inspections on record

13

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 11, 2025

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER (BY THE SAFE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF GREASE FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1/3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Dec 11, 2025CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 5, 2023CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 17, 2021ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 17, 2021Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 23, 2020Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 6, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 25, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 21, 2017CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 14, 2016CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 24, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 24, 2014CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 17, 2013ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 17, 2011CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jan 15, 2010Tag RemovalPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jan 12, 2010Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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White Castle #54 — questions

Did White Castle #54 pass its last health inspection?
White Castle #54 at 3205 S Ashland Ave was inspected on Dec 11, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at White Castle #54?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER (BY THE SAFE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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