Culvers
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
78
Score
Culvers appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Culvers was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Culvers on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Chlorine dish machine now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed no data plate/operating specifications on dish machine.
16-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket in dining room at 0 ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and cracked under and around fryers.
36-17-5
95
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cut lemons in reach in cooler beneath warming units. Operator moved fish to bottom of cooler and removed lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Diego G food handlers certification expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Oreo cookies and Reese's pieces on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored observed box of single serve container on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved box to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
67
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner observed on bread rack. Manager removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sanitizer was observed in men's restroom, manager stated they were waiting for a new soap dispenser. Soap dispenser arrived by the end of inspection and was installed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty boxes and cardboard on the ground around the dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both recycling and garbage dumpster lids open. Employee closed lids **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools located at the top of food prep table. Manager removed tools. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soda cup being used to dispense flour. Educated manager about using scoops with handles to dispense flour. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on left has a build up of soil on door handle.
23-24-4
61
Jan 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under fryer area.
36-22-4
90
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 2 quaternary buckets at 100ppm. Manager corrected to 300ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Butter Chips (46F - Cold Holding); Butter Chips (52F - Cold Holding)As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed food pans on storage rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on top of Reachin Freezing on cook line at fish station.
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front counter with drain/ pipe leaking with standing water and foul odor.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids, and paper towels on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
58
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine showed 0.00ppm. Operator replaced empty chlorine bucket with new one. After replacing bucket chlorine reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following item was stored in the reach in cooler at a wait station butter (51F - Cold Holding). Other items stored were not TCS. Thermometer in reach in cooler showing 45F. Manager removed butter and placed it in the the walk in cooler. Manager called service to check on reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in soda machine at the seating area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler training for one employee.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in prep area. Advise employee that he can not drink in prep area. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around nozzles at soda machine in seating area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the dishwashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink at wait station.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket 00ppm of quaternary ammonium. Operator changed empty container of quaternary ammonium with full one. Sanitizer bucket reading 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culvers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culvers on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culvers?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culvers.
How does Culvers compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Culvers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Culvers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Culvers have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culvers 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 Culvers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culvers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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