What is Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood's health inspection score?

Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood last inspected?

Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood was last inspected on March 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood have?

Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood safe to eat at?

Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood serve?

Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood

Name: Culver's OF Chicago Ravenswood
Address: 1819 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 79

1819 W MONTROSE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/21/2023

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #524 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

37 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1819 W MONTROSE AVE , Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

3 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Oct

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND STICKY SURFACES AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AT THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (A) 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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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