Culver's
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Culver's 12 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Lehigh Acres sits at 78, putting Culver's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Main handwash sink in women's restroom. Operator fixed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from fryers.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with pain peeling that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler across from fryers.
14-33-4
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for 2 hours per operator has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line butter (106F - Reheating) for 2 hours. Spoke with operator regarding rapid reheating within a 2 hours perimeter, operator discarded butter and began reheating a new batch using a rapid reheat method in microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top sides of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of triple sink.
36-22-4
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. In reach-in freezer by counter, caramel pecan, chocolate covered strawberry, and chocolate caramel twist to go custards missing proper labels.
02D-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed cucumbers and strawberries over ready-to-eat cooked mushrooms , cooked beef and cooked chicken.
08B-17-4
70
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); corned beef (58F - Cold Holding) near grill station. For less than 2 hours per,operator. Cover and ice were added to foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom no covered trash can.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks wearing hat and visor that are not an effective restraint of their hair. Employees adjusted their hair. Corrected on site
13-02-4
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 customer self service reach-in freezer, chocolate peanut butter crunch ice cream missing packaging date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around dispensing nozzles of customer self service soda machine with accumulated soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light covers and vents in dishwashing area soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat 11/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 customer self service reach-in freezer in lobby, observed multiple containers of frozen custard missing proper labeling. Some containers contain a sticker that include proper labeling requirements. Repeat 11/1/2023. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, quaternary 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in coolers at fryer side and flat grill side cook line raw ground beef (59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator iced down foods for quick cooling. This is a repeat violation from 11/1/2023. Discussed with operator proper cold holding procedures and time as a public health control . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw ground beef burgers then begin to fill ketchup bottles, no glove change no handwash. Spoke with manager, manager discussed with employee who changed gloves and washed hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. In walk-in cooler observed cut tomatoes ambient cooling, packed densely in covered, deep, plastic container. Spoke with operator about proper cooling techniques to aid in proper ambient cooling. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light covers and vents in dishwashing area soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat 11/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area. **Warning**
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. In customer self service reach-in freezer in lobby, observed multiple containers of frozen custard missing proper labeling. Some containers contain a sticker that include proper labeling requirements. Repeat 11/1/2023. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
45
Nov 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line burger station drop in cooler raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator iced down foods for quick cooling Also Far right custard bin; vanilla dairy base (48F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator in warmest part. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On bun warmer by burger station, butter (107F - Hot Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and discussed with operator proper usage.
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and surrounding tiles in kitchen 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. To go ice cream containers for customer self service lacking proper address.
02D-03-4
67
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with build up up food debris. Operator moved to dish station for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser removed from front line for repairs. No paper towels at sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unenclosed employee drink cup above prep table in back kitchen. manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lid of flour bin soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 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 00 ppm chlorine off the surface of a pan after being ran three times. operator changed sanitizer bucket now testing 50 ppm chlorine . **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hand before changing gloves.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken at 48F(cold holding ) and burgers at 50F (cold holding)Operator moved tcs into walk in cooler. had been there less then four hours . repeat violation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels not in dispenser at hand wash sink on front service line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food on door handles in drive thru area.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table by 3 compartment sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet dishes stacked next to dishwasher.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled lid on in use flour bin. Observed reach in cooler bottom shelf soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink slow draining by the office.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer solution stored on floor near cook line
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Culver's.
How does Culver's compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Culver's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Culver's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.
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