Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill

3355 S Dr. Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
American
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill eight times, with records going back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR UNIT ON THE INSIDE OF THE COOLER/FREEZER WITH THE ICE CREAM TOPPINGS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, THE REAR DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE AREA, AND BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE SHELVING UNIT WITH DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.
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Jun 3, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, PREVENTING THE LIDS FROM BEING ABLE CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED ANDTIGHT FITTING, TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE CONDENSOR UNIT ON THE INSIDE OF THE COOLER/FREEZER WITH THE ICE CREAM TOPPINGS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, THE REAR DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE AREA, AND BEHIND THE ICE CREAM MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE SHELVING UNIT WITH DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.
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Dec 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE WORMS ON FLOOR OF CABINET IN DRIVE THRU PREP AREA UNDER DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE WORMS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER CABINET IN DRIVE THROUGH AREA DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON TUBING AND SURFACES OF DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FOUND MALE FOOD HANDLER PULL HIS PANTS UP AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT ANY HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN TOUCHING BODY/CLOTHES, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED EVERY PIC TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: COMPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM 01/09/2018 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2018
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill.

Has Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barwall Corporation/Culver's of Chicago-Bronzevill is inspected roughly once per year on average.