Culver's of Ocala
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Culver's of Ocala stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, Chili heated to 112-40F, Manager moved to microwave and reheated to 192F. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, Hot holding: grilled onions 117F, mushrooms 123F and 97F, bitter 112F, beef pot roast 135F, chicken gravy 122F beef gravy 127F, Manager reheated all to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the dry storage area, chlorine stored above single service, Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near office area on shelf with chemicals, spray bottle not labeled, manager discarded the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers near walk-in cooler.
16-46-4
52
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
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 : the dish wash machine at 0 ppm. The jug was replaced, primed and hot 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the in the custard reach-in cooler, spilled product.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a hat stored over cups in the dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the dish wash machine with an accumulation of debris. This was wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly flying in kitchen at cookline.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Metal pan containing carton of personal raw shell eggs stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler directly over ice cream mix. Manager removed eggs from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at cookline filled pan with water at handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard handling food at cookline without beard guard. Manager had employee put on a beard guard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
64
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on prep table in kitchen near warewash area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters connected on wall in dry storage area expired 03/26/2024.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing peroxide cleaner on chemical storage shelf near office missing label.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several stained ceiling tiles above cookline.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste basket inside unisex employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor of kitchen in dry storage area. Manager had an employee sweep up the dead roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees with beards working at cookline without beard guards. Manager had employees put on beard guards during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box containing ice cream stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed the box on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Cardboard dumpster lid left open. Sliding door on side of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bin containing flour missing label on lower shelf of prep table near cookline. Manager had an employee add the proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drinking in dishwash area then go to the grill put on gloves without first washing hands and then grab cooking utensils at grill and begin preparing Hamburgers. Discussed with Manager and he spoke with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays above prep table in inverted or protected **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink in dishwash area from an open container.
12B-12-5
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back room area.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee black drink container on prep table in kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster not closed
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take out trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted trays **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water. Manager hung mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to grill: chicken (50F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); hamburger (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 1 hour 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from pass through window: Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 1 hour 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuuming breaker on hose side of splitter.
29-42-4
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Item cooked in cook line fryer: chicken (70F - Cooking). Manager placed item back in fryer, 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea nozzle of drive thru tea machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New hire employees not informed of reporting responsibility. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles of drive thru soda machine. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler across from pass through window. Manager placed cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. 0 ppm in dish machine, manager fixed during inspection, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter, milk 48F, manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two manager certifications on site expired.
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the prep table, employee drink no lid no straw on prep table, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dry storage area, bag of salt pellets on floor, Manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At the cook line, coleslaw scoop handle touching the coleslaw, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, standing water in the bottom of the cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the drive thru area, container with dark liquid substance not labeled, Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's of Ocala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Ocala on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's of Ocala?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Ocala.
How does Culver's of Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Culver's of Ocala most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Culver's of Ocala's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's of Ocala have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Culver's of Ocala means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Culver's of Ocala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Ocala is inspected around three times per year on average.
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