Culver's

6400 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Culver's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Culver's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up an item off the floor with gloves on and then engaged in making a frozen custard. I informed the manager and he had the employee to remove the glove wash his hands and put on a new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Bottom of the dishwasher doors has a white build up.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Sink is off the wall in the handicap stall in the ladies bathroom. The door is locked.
32-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Blue spoons on the front counter. The manager had an employee to present the spoons with the handles first. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris build up on the floor on the side of the beverage syrup rack in the dry storage area.
36-73-4
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area.
24-08-4
95
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 147F. The manager had the employee to cook the chicken tenders to 165> =187F **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from the fryers. The manager replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Blue apron on a case of CFS Sundae Dish 5oz. The apron was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his face and hands. The manager had the employee to stop and wash his hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the dishwasher area. Manager replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area.
24-08-4
64
Nov 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culver's?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culver's.

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

Culver's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Culver's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Culver's 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 inspected?

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