SEP 16
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CULVER'S.
EAT. 93/100
4939 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 16, 2025 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
JAN 162025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
APR 292024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES.
JAN 112023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ALONG WITH LETTER FROM IDPH APPROVING CULVER'S FOOD SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM.
MAY 92022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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MAY 72021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS FOR EMPLOYEES IN MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
DEC 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010- CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON WALL CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK BY SODA DISPENSERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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
NOV 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 - NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR EMPLOYEES AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THROUGH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). 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. -
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