Culver's of Midway

6541 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Culver's of Midway appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2021. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Culver's of Midway is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE (OIL, SALT, ETC.) OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AROUND DRAINS IN MOP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE PLUGGED IN ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IN NON-FOOD AREAS.
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Apr 18, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA JUST BEHIND THE REGISTERS. INFORMED THAT HAND WASHING SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE THE ABILITY OF STAFF TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C CITATION ISSUED. COS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL FOOD SERVICE SAFETY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN A CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL FOOD SERVICE SAFETY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN A CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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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 202.6F) 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
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE PLASTIC LIDS UNDER DRAINPIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING VALVE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 9, 2021
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's of Midway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Midway on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

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

Has Culver's of Midway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's of Midway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culver's of Midway 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 Midway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Midway is inspected around two times per year on average.