Culver's Lakeland

5246 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Culver's Lakeland, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Culver's Lakeland is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind kitchen equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on ceiling.

14-69-4

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

16-21-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on ceiling of unit.

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

16-21-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor and ceiling.

14-69-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in dairy station, employee placed towel in sanitation container. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 0ppm)

22-41-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

16-21-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cook line, employee cleaned unit. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Jun 11, 2024

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on a case of sprite beverage syrup. The jacket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice inside the walk in freezer. The bags of ice was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in unit on cookline, manager cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters at fron counter, employee placed filters in container. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Employee placed in dish machine and washed. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine.

16-21-4

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade, operator moved to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

16-21-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's Lakeland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's Lakeland on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culver's Lakeland?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Culver's Lakeland.

How does Culver's Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Culver's Lakeland most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Culver's Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's Lakeland have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culver's Lakeland 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 Lakeland inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's Lakeland is inspected around three times per year on average.

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