Culver's Lake City
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Culver's Lake City has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Culver's Lake City's latest score of 74 falls below the Lake City average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In holder near microwaves: gravy (120F, 118F - Hot Holding). Manager stirred and turned up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash at drive through soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored bins across from three compartment sink and on drying shelf at dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank in back not secured.
51-11-4
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on clean stored bins on rack and in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash at drive through around nozzles soiled with mold-like substances. Fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
82
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on shelf above single service fry sleeves on cooks line. Operator moved to the bottom shelf near fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 0ppm, manager changed chemical container, primed line and retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging on shelf by mop sink containing orange cleaner.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black cup inside cranberries, manager moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of box containing chocolate syrup, employee had moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above single service fry sleeves.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue stuck to multiple plastic containers on clean dish shelf in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
37
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on site with more than four employees working. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: No change **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on site with more than four employees working. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: No change. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No state approved training certificates available for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Nozzles and ice chute of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on site with more than four employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No state approved training certificates available for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash of soda machines in dining room and at drive-through soiled with mold-like substance, **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on stored food bins. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on back prep tables. Employees discarded during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Male employee eating at prep table between front counter and drive-through window.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet-nested food bins on back storage shelf.
24-08-4
58
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies observed in different areas of the kitchen and drive-through.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker after splitter at mop sink. Manager installed vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths on prep tables in kitchen and drive-through area.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service utensils still on floor from delivery earlier today. Employees moving to proper shelving. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on stored pans.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer at fry station gaskets soiled with food debris. Soda machine at drive-through backsplash.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and storage area. Delivery earlier today. Employees were working to store items on proper shelving. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to walk-in cooler.
12B-07-4
50
Dec 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of the splitter at the mop sink.
29-34-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's Lake City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's Lake City on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's Lake City?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Culver's Lake City.
How does Culver's Lake City compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Culver's Lake City most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Culver's Lake City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Culver's Lake City have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culver's Lake City 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 Culver's Lake City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's Lake City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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