Culver's

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 2, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Dispenser for the waffle cones is noted held together with tape where it is cracked. This is no longer a cleanable surface.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     Hot water temperature at handwashing sink near burger grill is 118°F. This sink is knee operated

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knife was improperly stored on prep table in a bracket for the hood.

     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

     VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

     There are drops noted along the back ridge of the hood above the fryers.

     Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

     Code 4-204.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The outside top and edges of the middle fyers are noted with excessive grease and food debris buildup

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

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The overhead sprayer at 3 comp sink is not maintained in good repair and is hanging too low.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The area under the soda machine near the drive-thru is noted with excessive spillage and sticky buildup

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

     Code 6-501.12

2. Jan 16, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     TCS food items in top of prep cooler are noted held between 47-58°F. Items include sliced tomato, cheese, lettuce. Cod in cart next to fryer noted at 55.4. Removed all these items from these coolers and replaced with items <41 F Followup 3 hours later and food items all <40 F

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Sink on fryer end of handsink did not have towels. Provided roll of paper towels during inspection-repair dispenser to ensure the towels are in a dispenser

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CLEANING FREQUENCY - CLEANED BEFORE AND AFTER USE

     The dish machine is not cleaned before use-noted the stainer tray with old food debris.

     Correction: Clean warewashing machine, compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; drainboards or other equipment before using.

     Code 4-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of fryers (top of unit) is noted with excessive grease and food residue.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floor under the fryers is noted with old food debris and grease buildup.

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

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Jul 14, 2023 Follow Up · 4 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Food item in cup being prepped (shake/malt?) is not protected from potential contamination. Employee noted using wiping cloth to wipe arms and apron and then wiping side and edge of cup with the same cloth.

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CLEANING FREQUENCY - AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT RECONTAMINATION

     The dish machine is not cleaned at a frequency that prevents recontamination. Old food debris and build up noted-rotten smell noted near the dish machine

     Correction: Clean warewashing machine and components or the compartments of warewashing sinks at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils.

     Code 4-501.14 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The area under and around fyers is noted with excessive old food debris and grease.

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

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops stored in mop sink.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

4. Jul 11, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after adjusting hair(with gloves on) and putting on clean gloves to return to the food area

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

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Cod in cart next to fryer is cold held at 46°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Ecolab Ultra San in dishmachine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Quat and peroxide test kits are not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on front prep counter and back counter near wrapping area/grill area

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Food item in cup being prepped (shake/malt?) is not protected from potential contamination. Employee noted using wiping cloth to wipe arms and apron and then wiping side and edge of cup with the same cloth.

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CLEANING FREQUENCY - AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT RECONTAMINATION

     The dish machine is not cleaned at a frequency that prevents recontamination. Old food debris and build up noted-rotten smell noted near the dish machine

     Correction: Clean warewashing machine and components or the compartments of warewashing sinks at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils.

     Code 4-501.14 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The area under and around fyers is noted with excessive old food debris and grease.

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

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops stored in mop sink.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)