Culvers of Lutz

21362 Walmart Way, Lutz, FL 33549

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Culvers of Lutz seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

Culvers of Lutz scores about where you'd expect for a Lutz restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light above SS utensils on front counter, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup on both of soda machine.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris at bottom of reach in freezer interior by fryers

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. SS custard cups not inverted with bag opened in kitchen,

25-06-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler on cook line. -shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (46F - Cold Holding), in cooler for 1 hour, cooler not turned, food moved to walk in freezer Recheck shredded cheddar 41F, sliced tomatoes 43F, Swiss cheese 40F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On floor in back room, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-74-1

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk flour

10-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front soda station ice chute **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwashing sink near walk in cooler Manager placed bucket under pipe

29-11-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone with gloves on, Manager instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands.

12A-29-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by dish machine only reached 73 F after running for two minutes.

27-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine in lobby has mold like substances.

22-20-5

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on counter near coffee machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand washing sink at end of cookline. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Short red spoons Manager had employee inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on end of cookline

29-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet White terry clothes on prep table in dishroom.

21-12-4

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culvers of Lutz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culvers of Lutz on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culvers of Lutz?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culvers of Lutz.

How does Culvers of Lutz compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Culvers of Lutz most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lutz average of 79.

Has Culvers of Lutz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culvers of Lutz have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Culvers of Lutz 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 Culvers of Lutz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culvers of Lutz is inspected around three times per year on average.

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