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White Castle

3663 Boston Road

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was White Castle last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 29, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 7).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Nov 8, 2023 to Apr 29, 2026.
Has White Castle ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 8, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Apr 29, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 7 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 5, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Nov 8, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source