Culver's of Palm Bay Rd
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Culver's of Palm Bay Rd, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader West Melbourne restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda fountain soiled with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer on fryer line has soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of reach in freezer on fryer line has food debris and crumbs.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bananas with stickers on peel stored with ready to eat ice cream toppings in ice cream make table.
08B-17-4
82
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with food substance on it soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by cook line missing paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher has debris and requires cleaning.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer on cook line has food crumbs on gasket and at rim of shelf. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer at fans and side of unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans under gravy station with old labels after washed. Storage area in back has multiple pans with old labels.
16-46-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 4 door reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at water filter above cleaning chemicals
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - wet wiping cloth on steel prep table- moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under chemical storage rack has standing water
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of soda syrup spillage under soda box racks in dry storage
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 4 door reach in freezer gaskets soiled
23-03-4
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris in bottom of 4 door reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on clean storage racks
16-46-4
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by employee break room **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by fryers
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher go from soiled dishes to clean dishes without removing soiled gloves and wash hands. Corrected and re-educated
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observe employee pulling up her hair to secure and then touching cleaned equipment without first hand washing,re-educated and corrected **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 pc butter @ 48-50°
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 butter pc at 48-50 cold holding on front line
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. 3 each whole tomatoes sliced on site at 857am, time at 322pm 48°
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 3 fresh tomatoes sliced at approx 857 am, current time 322pm tenp at 44° see stop sale
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk opened in upright reach in cooler , not determine when opened
02C-03-5
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/ Andrea Czaplicki 5-2-22
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand wash sink front counters corrected
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 yellow liquid and 1 blue liquid chemical not labeled in spray bottles
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co2 tank in back not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages on shelve above prep sink in back
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working with food without beard guards
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom right corner gap
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under 3 compartment sink and dish machine area floor with debris
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon fryer oil stored on floor, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pints ice cream not labeled with address of establishment prepared.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 4 door reach in freezer at fry station soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Drive thru station
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's of Palm Bay Rd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Palm Bay Rd on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's of Palm Bay Rd?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Palm Bay Rd.
How does Culver's of Palm Bay Rd compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Culver's of Palm Bay Rd most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Culver's of Palm Bay Rd's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Culver's of Palm Bay Rd have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culver's of Palm Bay Rd 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 Palm Bay Rd inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Palm Bay Rd is inspected around two times per year on average.
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