New York City, NY - A routine inspection at White Castle on 07/21/2025 resulted in citations for health code violations.
Located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, White Castle operates from a prominent location at 3101 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn Ny, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Inspectors documented: "04l. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical: critical). 08a. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pe." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving pest control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. Per FDA Pest Control Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that White Castle swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| Latitude | 40.67900429349 |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Hamburgers |
| Community Board | 305 |
| NTA | BK82 |
| Longitude | -73.880999193011 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BIN | 3256546 |
| STREET | ATLANTIC AVENUE |
| BBL | 3039580049 |
| BUILDING | 3101 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/21/2025 |
| DBA | WHITE CASTLE |
| Council District | 37 |
| ZIPCODE | 11208 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/21/2025 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE | A |
| CAMIS | 40386837 |
| PHONE | 7188276057 |
| Census Tract | 116800 |
| SCORE | 12 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04L; 08A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. |
This inspection was conducted on July 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
