Culver's of Chicago Ravenswood

1819 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2023
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Score
Low Risk

Culver's of Chicago Ravenswood has been inspected five times since 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 21, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Culver's of Chicago Ravenswood dates to Mar 21, 2023.

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

The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Culver's of Chicago Ravenswood on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND STICKY SURFACES AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AT THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND DRIED-UP GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 6, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINKS (2). THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND DRIED-UP GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2021
License
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's of Chicago Ravenswood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Chicago Ravenswood on file is from Mar 21, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Chicago Ravenswood.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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