Culver's
B°1263 S Crismon Rd, Mesa 85209
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-49405
Score based on 11 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 22, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed hot holding for cheese sauce and cooling methods for prepped cold items. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
**Repeat violation** Observed black buildup inside of the soda nozzles at the drive thru window and on the dining floor. All food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Please maintain soda nozzles clean prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw ground beef stored in cooler next to the grill with internal temperature of 48-50*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to manager, beef was just stocked from the walk-in less than 3o minutes prior. Beef was moved back to the walk-in to cool. All TCS food must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Apr 27, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed black buildup inside the soda nozzles when wiped. All food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Discussed manually scrubbing nozzles regularly to prevent buildup. Please maintain clean prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed dishwasher dispensing 0 ppm of chlorine in final rinse. Observed the sanitizer container to be empty. All dishwashers must dispense 50-100 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in final rinse to ensure sanitization of food contact surfaces. Bucket was changed and a concentration of 100 ppm was achieved. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 priorityB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed nacho cheese with an internal temperature of 99-105*F on steam table. PIC stated items are heated in microwave and it was determined initial temperature only reaches 75*f prior to moving to steam table. Discussed heating cheese longer to ensure minimum temperature for hot holding is reached (135*F). Nacho cheese had been on steam table for less than 30 minutes and was re-heated to 165*f at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Aug 26, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed large hole behind washing machine. All floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Inspector's notes
Observed roast beef and grilled chicken stored in metal containers past fill line on prep table. PIC moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Please maintain food levels lower than the max fill line to prevent increase in temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice build up in reach-in cooler near drive thru window. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
May 20, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Equipment was holding ambient air temperature of 39*F at time of inspection.
May 9, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep table with corn dog, cole slaw, lettuce mix, cheddar, sliced tomatoes, veggie patties colby jack, swiss cheese, shredded lettuce with an internal temperature of 48-50*F. All items had been stocked in cooler more than 4 hours prior to inspection and were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed prep table with an ambient air temperature of 50*f. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Will re-inspect on 5.16.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed blue cheese dressing stored in prep table with an internal temperature of 65*f. It was determined that the dressing was stored past the fill line, causing the temperature to rise. PIC stated dressing was placed in prep table for more than 2 hours and were discarded at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed bag frozen mushrooms thawing in container next to grill. PIC moved to refrigerator to properly thaw. Discussed approved thawing methods.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Oct 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed corn beef with an internal temperature of 51*F on assembly line. It was determined that the corn beef was filled past the fill line and discussed importance of keeping foods below the fill line to ensure proper temperature is maintained. PIC could not determine when food was removed from temperature controlled environment and was discarded at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed water spill in laundry room, with salt water container. Please clean any spills prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspectionCopy of inspection provided to PIC via email .Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Arianna Tapia
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspectionCopy of inspection provided to PIC via email .Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Roman Becerra
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding. Observed cooked mushrooms and grilled onions with an internal temperature of 120-130*f in steam table. According to PIC Items were made within 2 hours prior to inspection and were re-heated to 165*F prior to putting back on steam table. Please ensure all hot TCS foods maintain a hot temperature above 135*F. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 28, 2023RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspectionCopy of inspection provided to PIC via email .Notes:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ashlee Hess
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →