Culvers
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Culvers has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer and condenser line” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Lutz restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler ambient temperature gauge broken showing past -40f.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had 1 employee that expired on their food handler card and unable to pull up acknowledged health policy.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling vent covers missing in dish area
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reaching freezer on cook line not maintaining foods frozen solid. All potentially hazardous food product products were within temperature range or proper cold holding.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and condenser line
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on Cook line soiled with accumulated food debris
22-16-4
61
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to grill station. Operator stated that it's been there only two hours from walk in cooler. I checked the item in walk in cooler and temperature 40F. Operator moved it to walk in freezer cool off quickly, blue cheese (45F- Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler cross from gill station in kitchen; Operator stated all items stocked in just two hours ago. Operator moved them to reach in freezer cool off quickly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Grilled chicken 46F in reach in cooler next to grill station , operator stated it has been there only one hour. Moved to walk in freezer cool off quickly **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior bottom shelf soiled with food debris and standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Observed food debris **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no beard guard while engaging food preparation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Employees no beard guard **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Observed ice buildup **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Dec 15, 2025
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. grilled chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to grill station. Operator stated that it's been there only two hours from walk in cooler. I checked the item in walk in cooler and temperature 40F. Operator moved it to walk in freezer cool off quickly, blue cheese (45F- Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler cross from gill station in kitchen; Operator stated all items stocked in just two hours ago. Operator moved them to reach in freezer cool off quickly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf with single serving utensils above prep table in kitchen **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior bottom shelf soiled with food debris and standing water **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled in dinning room **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no beard guard while engaging food preparation **Warning**
13-04-4
67
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 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. Dish machine was ran three times, all readings 0ppm. Employee states that it was tested this morning and it was at the proper ppm. Employee was washing dishes during inspection. Employee changed sanitizer bucket, 0ppm. Discontinue use of dish machine until it is sanitizing properly. Use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until dish machine is able to sanitize dishes. Three compartment sink 200ppm quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packs (67F - Cold Holding) sitting on front counter over night. Operator states temperature of the butter was not taken. Butter was not on ice or in a cold holding unit. Discussed using time as a public health control for the butter. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter packs (67F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
64
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under the soda vending machine cabinet. Manager removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
95
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while making and cooking food, employee discarded chewing gum **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawers soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from grill
29-49-6
86
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Operator has ordered new test kits to replace expired kit. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee bathroom **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
86
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Two live roach on the hose behind custard machine ,- manager removed roach and sanitized area -one live roach crawling out of electric fixture on wall behind custard machine - one live roach on floor near triple sink -manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area - one live roach with egg sac crawling on side of custard machine **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled ice chute at beverage station in customer self service area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - Jacob unable to provide proof of food manager certification - proof of Certified Food manager provided for Tanner
53A-01-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -One dead roach on floor behind soda boxes in storage area **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelf opposite custard machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -bagged chili at 119 F in steam table opposite grill - over 2 hours - time undetermined per manager - manager discarded chili **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -bagged chili at 119 F in steam table opposite grill - over 2 hours - time undetermined per manager - manager discarded chili **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on the water drain on custard machine in front counter area - manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area -1 live roach on floor under storage shelf in storage area opposite custard machine - manager removed roach , cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drive thru window - manager placed towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - chemical test kit expired provided when using sanitizer at ware washing machine . Per manager , test strips are on order
16-37-1
Basic - -Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line -Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind custard machine
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled walk in cooler shelves - soiled shelves in prep area and storage area
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - ice cream cones not covered in dispenser by custard - manager covered dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - unlabeled bulk container of sugar in prep area
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - speaker on shelf above food prep area near walk in cooler - manager removed item **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside cabinet under ice bin at drive thru area - manager removed roach, cleaned and sanitized area - 1 dead roach on floor in storage area opposite custard machine -manager removed roach and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in woman's bathroom
32-12-5
35
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by hot line, operator replaced them.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Togo cup used to fix drain from back prep sink to floor drain
29-07-5
70
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culvers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culvers on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culvers?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer and condenser line” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Culvers.
How does Culvers compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Culvers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.
Has Culvers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Culvers have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culvers 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 Culvers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culvers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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