Culver's

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 of 3 exposed handwashing sinks located in rear prep area slow to warm up. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use ice scoop stored with handle buried beneath ice in the drive thru area ice machine. Instructed to relocate ice scoop and store utensils with handles outside of food between uses to allow for handling utensils without contaminating food and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior nonfood-contact surfaces of custar toppings cooler in the drive thru area to be soiled with dried food debris and other soils. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cold-holding equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors underneath low temperature dishmachine and on floors underneath deep fryers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors underneath deep fryers and underneath dishmachine and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the low temperature dish machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung to dry after use.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light out in walk in freezer. Replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on ceiling of walk in freezer and ice build up in 4 door freezer near frying station. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed several working containers with chocolate cubes to be stored in walk in freezer with out common name on container.all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substance on wall caulking behind 3 compartment sink and dish machine. Must repair or replace and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on hand washing sink by soda dispensers. Must repair and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed that previously cited core violation # 57 and 58 from 11/27/2018 report #2240669 not in compliance. Violation states #58: found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training. - #57 instructed to provide food handlers training certificate for all employees.proof of approved internal class not provided. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090 citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles in rear storage area. Usable items (food and non food) items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.