Inspection Report

Business Name
Culver's Frozen Custard of Avondale AZ #450
Business Address
1025 N AVONDALE BLVD AVONDALE AZ 85323
Permit Number
FD2503544
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
9/18/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 50

Description: Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Comments:

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-304.12 - Core: Using a Pump and Hoses, Backflow Prevention Addl Notes: Please provide a test report for the reduced pressure zone backflow valve located under the drive through soda counter. The report has to be less than a year old. If you do not have a report then please have the valve tested and certified. Please e-mail report to Johannes.Moesbergen@Maricopa.gov. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: At the time of inspection during operation all sinks had hot water available but this store also has a dishwasher that was not in use. Please install a secondary tankless water heater. The unit will need to be between 188.000 t0 199.000 BTU and plumbed in line with the current one. This store has a dishwasher and multiple fixtures and is required to have two water heaters. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: Please address the following finishes issues: 1). Please seal the tile to the wall at the top wall junctures, near the mop sink and corner at the walkway to the hood. 2). There are some tiles missing in the room with the ice machine. Please replace. 3). Some of the caulk in the dishwash gutter and of the three compartment and prep sink is open and or turning color. Please remove caulk and re-caulk.

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Please clean the floor sink under the soda station and remove the soil buildup. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Comments/Details

New owner inspection
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
New permit inspection walk through with the ownership.

This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so.

It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via the Permit Center using the invoice number at "Pay Invoice".

Permit issued Eating and Drinking Class III 10+ Seating.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.