Culvers
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Culvers has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge changed replaced empty chlorine container and Dishwasher (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in freezer across from fryers, gaskets soiled with dried food particles and bottom shelves soiled with food particle .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin across from ice cream machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of dishwasher and 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in freezer across from fryers, gaskets soiled with dried food particles and bottom shelves soiled with food particle .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
64
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by dishwasher food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Person in charge started they had not used the microwave today. Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in freezer across from fryers, gaskets soiled with dried food particles and bottom shelves soiled with food particles.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line and dry storage. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in main kitchen area next to ice machine in main kitchen area chemical bottle not labeled. Person in charge stated it was quaternary sanitizer and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area and front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-07-4
86
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area food containers not properly air dried, wet nesting. Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Multiple Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area . Educated Person in charge. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
90
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees working with and preparing food with Jewelry on in front and back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed behind cooks line in main kitchen area food containers with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in charge printed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area on Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler.
23-03-4
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees working with and preparing food with Jewelry on in front and back kitchen area.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handle on Reach in freezer across from fryers soiled with dried food particles in main kitchen area. Observed inside of Reach in cooler across from fryers soiled with food particles in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culvers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culvers on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culvers?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Culvers.
How does Culvers compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Culvers most recently scored 74 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culvers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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