Culver's of Chicago Pullman

11050 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

American

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Culver's of Chicago Pullman has been inspected five times since 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THEIR HAIR PROPERLY RESTRAINED UNDER CAPS AND SOME MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY RESTRAIN HAIR AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE MALE FOOD HANDLERS (WITH BEARDS) WITH BEARD GUARDS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY DOES AN INTERNAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING HOWEVER DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED LETTER FROM IDPH AS PER 410 ILCS 625. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY DOES AN INTERNAL ALLERGEN TRAINING HOWEVER DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED LETTER FROM IDPH AS PER 410 ILCS 625. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY BLANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO READ AND SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. A STACK OF TRAYS WERE BLOCKING THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS STOCKED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(CHILI 174.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSING HOSES ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TOO LONG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CUT HOSES SO THAT THEY ARE NOT TOUCHING THE WATER WHEN SINKS ARE FILLED. MAINTAIN SAME.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOPS UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Sep 8, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(CHILI 174.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND STORED INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND PROTECT UTENSILS FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE AND CONTAMINATION

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

Nov 3, 2021

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's of Chicago Pullman last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Chicago Pullman on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culver's of Chicago Pullman?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Chicago Pullman.

Has Culver's of Chicago Pullman's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Culver's of Chicago Pullman have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culver's of Chicago Pullman 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 Culver's of Chicago Pullman inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Chicago Pullman is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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