Culver's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Aug 26, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching hat. Employee then proceeded to prepare bun. Informed Kitchen Person In Charge. PIC then had employee discard their gloves, wash their hands and don a new pair. Another employee observed not washing hands after having a drink, and then answering the phone. Employee then proceeded to package meals. Informed the other PIC and PIC made employee discard their gloves and wash their hands. Instructed PIC to provide more education to all employees on proper hand washing. PIC stated they will train all their employees.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed laddles hung on the clean drying rack are visibly soiled. Informed PIC and PIC placed soiled laddles into the warewashing area to be cleaned.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Observed all containers of the custard toppings located at the custard station were observed to be uncovered. Instructed PIC to have covers for all containers of custard toppings. PIC stated they will get covers for all containers.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Observed tongs and fryer skimmer used on the frying station were improperly stored in bucket on the floor. Instructed employee to keep utensils in the bucket 6 inches off the floor. Employee then moved the bucket 6 inches off the floor.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed tape on the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Instructed PIC to remove the tape. PIC stated they would remove the tape.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the walk in cooler and walkin freezer is not maintained in good repair. Observed a leak coming from the inside of the walk in cooler. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler is coming apart. Informed PIC and PIC stated they would get an work order in the repair this.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of the walk in freezer, inside of the 3 drawer/2 door prep cooler, inside of 1 door upright cooler, outside of fryers, outside of bun toaster, shelf above custard station and push carts in the kitchen are not cleaned on a frequent basis and have accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency. PIC stated they will have an employee clean those areas.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Observed clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried. Observed employee cloth drying trays. Provided education and instructed PIC that all dishes and utensils must be air dried. PIC stated they will make sure all dishes and utensils are air dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Observed the walls throughout the kitchen have a accumlation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the walls. PIC stated they will have an employee clean those areas.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

2. Apr 23, 2024 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - BULK FOODS LABELED

     Bulk food container is not labeled or no placard is provided with required label information. Observed multiple bulk bins without labeling requirements. Discussed with Manager this requirement for ease of identification.

     Correction: Bulk food label or placard information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, and food allergens.

     Code 3-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

     The 3Dr Prep Cooler in cookline area is in poor repair with door falling off. Discussed how this can affect cold holding temperatures.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace damaged equipment.

     Code 6-501.11