Culver's of Cooper City

3700 N University Dr, Cooper City, FL 33024
American
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Culver's of Cooper City has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Cooper City average 74, so Culver's of Cooper City is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By griddle, in Line hot unit - grilled onions (121-124F - Hot Holding). Per employee cooked approximately 1.5-1.75 hrs. Employee reheated onions on griddle to 173F to properly hot hold at 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in corner of front counter blocked with paper bag containing paper goods for counter. Employee removed bag out of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Jan 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tray of plastic spoons by drive through window not stored with all handles facing same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Employee remade to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk box of candy in walk in freezer. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table opposite dish machine. Manager removed phone to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Apr 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in sandwich line ; shredded cheddar cheese (50F cold holding ) , Swiss cheese (52F - Cold Holding) pulled from walk in cooler less than 2hours ago. Operator placed cheddar cheese on ice to quick during inspection. Observed Swiss cheese container filled passing line mark. Operator removed excess cheese and moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink faucet push lever broken in tea station.
14-11-5
82
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training provided by Culver's food safety. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Establishment has training books for employees and schedule date for training 03/23/2024. **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023. License paid during inspection. At the end of inspection license current and active. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in cook line ; American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) cheddar cheese 50F cold holding )held less than 4 hours ago. Observed equipment turned off. Operator turned on equipment and moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. At the end of inspection flip top cooler ambient temperature at 39F, Cut tomatoes at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Open installed vacuum breaker during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training provided by Culver's food safety. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in tea station not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bread on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
52
Jul 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 chlorine at 0ppm. No sanitizer solution available for equipment at time of inspection. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to mop sink. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine, No sanitizer solution available for equipment at time of inspection. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employee throughout kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's of Cooper City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Cooper City on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culver's of Cooper City?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Cooper City.

How does Culver's of Cooper City compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?

Culver's of Cooper City most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cooper City average of 74.

Has Culver's of Cooper City's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Culver's of Cooper City have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culver's of Cooper City 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 of Cooper City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Cooper City is inspected around five times per year on average.