Culver's
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
82
Score
Culver's has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Myers restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 20 minutes . Manager voluntarily discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
82
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Multiple plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with box near by drive through. Operator removed the box. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by drive through. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Broken soap dispenser, unable to dispense soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (48F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside steam table near cook line. The manager is all items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed surface cleaner chemical bottle near steam table under microwave. The chemicals bottles were removed and placed with other chemical bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table ambient temperature 48F.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on reach-in freezer across from deep frier is not on hinges.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
58
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen ceiling vents with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach-in freezer by front counter, pints of custard for customer self service not properly labeled.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cabinets next to drive through window under soda machine, accumulation of black soil residues. Also under soda machine in dining room.
23-03-4
86
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At grill station reach-in cooler raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (45F - Cold Holding) less than thirty minutes per operator. Operator replaced cover to unit to allow for better cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food and raw meats. Unwashed boxes of tomatoes over cheese and raw fish in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used in bucket of flour in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. To go self service ice cream containers not containing address packaged. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culver's.
How does Culver's compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Culver's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Culver's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Culver's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culver's 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 Culver's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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