Culver's of Margate
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Culver's of Margate eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Margate restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler next to cookline cooked chicken (50F-cold holding). Per operator placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed chicken in freezer to rapid cool. Item not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers in dish area. Operator removed old labels **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at counter by drive through. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade solution. Quaternary tested 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam unit by griddle, cooked onions (118F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (122F - Hot Holding); clarified butter (121F - Hot Holding). Per employee all items prepared approximately 3 hrs ago. Items moved back onto grill to reheat and unit temperature increased. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser hanging on bread rack by back door. Manager removed bottom to separate chemical shelf**Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometers reading 70F and 20F in ice water. Both thermometers calibrated to 32F. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Plastic cup in container of blue cheese crumbles in cook line fliptop 2) Plastic cups in bulk containers of cashews and pecans by drive thru reach in cooler. 3) Plastic cups in ice cream toppings at ice cream station. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee without hair restraint on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of custard on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets reading 0 ppm. Observed quaternary container to be empty. Manager replaced and remade buckets to proper 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored on shelf next to clean food containers. Operator relocate spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken patties and burger patties cold held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit in cookline refrigerator. Both items over stocked above chill rim in containers. Operator removed over stocked potions on chicken and beef patties and placed in walk-in freezer for quick chill. Both items placed in unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on in ice cute at drinks machine in dining room. Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense various toppings at front line.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
58
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed burger patties cold held in refrigerator at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, items placed in unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to sandwich buns on cookline. Operator relocate sandwich buns. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in 4 door freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed equipment stored in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Observed hot water temps at 95 degrees Fahrenheit at handwash sink at drive thru area. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense shake powder.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed shake powder removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's of Margate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Margate on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's of Margate?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Margate.
How does Culver's of Margate compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Culver's of Margate most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Culver's of Margate's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's of Margate have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culver's of Margate 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 of Margate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Margate is inspected around three times per year on average.
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