Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Culver's

4939 W Irving Park Rd

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

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Quick Answers

When was Culver's last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Apr 29, 2024 to Sep 29, 2026.
Has Culver's ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 29, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Sep 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK. BY THE HOT PREP AREA DUE TO THE HOT WATER TURNED OFF. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 64.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER TO ABLE TO TURN HOT WATER ON FROM BUTTOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 10, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 16, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

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 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 Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 16, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

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 Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 29, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

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.

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

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source