Pass

Culver's

4347 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 6, 2026

Culver's was last inspected on August 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 6, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at faucet on far left side reaching 127f in men's washroom.instructed to maintain a minimum water temperature of 100.0f.the other faucet on the same handwashing station in men's washroom was at proper temperature at this time. Observed faucet on the handwashing station at far right not turning on/not functioning properly in women's washroom.instructed to repair and maintain as required.the other faucet on the same handwashing station in women's washroom was working properly and at proper temperature at this time.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers above the kitchen prep/dishwashing areas to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handpaper towels provided at handwashing sink next to the main prep line grill area while food handlers actively prepping/cooking foods during this inspection.instructed to provide and maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times.manager provided.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink next to the main prep line grill area not accessible for use.hand sink being blocked by a large garbage can in front of said hand sink while food handlers were actively prepping/cooking foods at this time.instructed manager, handwashing sinks must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.manager removed.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c), violation consolidated with the above citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dishmachine in the rear dishwashing area (not-in-use) at this time of inspection;final sanitizing rinse at "0" ppm chlorine concentration.instructed manager to repair and maintain.the said dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.a mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine).(** see comments below).priority violation 7-38-025, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (12/01/2025) was not displayed visible to the customers. Today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed buildup of food grime on shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature chemical dish machine not properly sanitizing, chemical sanitizer chlorine observed at 0ppm. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain chemical sanitizing at minimum of 50ppm of chlorine. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued. Machine is tagged at this time by cdph. May not be used until re-inspection.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 small fruit flies on premises in the following areas; dining room/counter, rear storage, men's and women's restrooms, mop sink area. Instructed person in charge to abate small fruit fly activity and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food grime on shelving. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean water seeping from base area of toilet in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime in drains and on floors under equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage/drying of mop in the utility sink area. Instructed to store/dry properly

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink between the food preparation area and the walk-in cooler inaccessible; waste water not draining properly. Instructed to correct and maintain. Manager corrected drain clog and handwashing sink is draining properly. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage/drying of mop in the utility sink area. Instructed to store/dry properly.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at handwashing sink by the walk-in cooler. Temperature of water was 74.2f at the time of inspection. Also observed no running water at one of the hand washing sink in the women washroom. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in prep/diswashing area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. (corrected on site-manager provided soap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at exposed hand washing sink in prep area by walk-in cooler. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plumber's putty on interior of handwashing sinks(except one in drive thru), three compartment sink, one comparment sink and in cold holding bin in front prep used to hold custard. Instructed to remove plumber's putty, nonfood contact surfaces shall be smooth for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no air gap for floor drain and drain line of walk-in cooler. Instructed to install air gap for floor drain of walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling above ice machine in dining area. Instructed to smoothly seal hole for ease of cleanability. Observed exposed bases of booths. Instructed to install covers on bases of booths in dining area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non smooth concrete floor underneath fountain machine in drive thru area. Instructed to make floor smooth for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.