Culvers of Pinellas Park
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Culvers of Pinellas Park has nine inspections in the public record. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Pinellas Park restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Racks inside reach in cooler at cook line with
22-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of soda on floor outside of box at box soda rack station dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- 49 oz. Dented can of Chicken Gravy.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training certificates expired. All shift managers and shift leads have CFM training. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold link substance inside ice machine interior.
22-20-5
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on apron and adjusted their hat and began food prep before washing hands. Employee washed hands and put phone into his pocket while drying hands then put gloves on to begin food prep.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength 0 PPM. Manager replenished Sanitizer bucket to 400 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over paper towels.
41-10-4
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. Milk not date marked in reach in cooler near drive thru and walk in cooler. Manager date marked milks. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and soda dispenser soiled with mold-like substance in dining room area. Soda dispenser soiled with mold-like substance in drive thru.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Jason Griffith showed up at the end of inspection and has proof of Certified Manager Training.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box and winter gloves on prep table near three compartment sink. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes wet nesting on dish rack near walk in cooler and dry storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cut potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer. Water softner bag stored on floor near washer and dryer. Manager moved items off the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder substance in containers not labeled under prep table near walk in cooler. Manager labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish dredge (50F - Cold Holding), filled less than 4hrs, operator placed ice bag in batter, retemp 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at drive thru. Can opener blade soiled, employee washed during inspection. Interior of water softener tank soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cups in almonds and granola, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in walk-in cooler over cheese sauce, operator moved drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in dry storage room
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under soda syrup lines in dry storage
36-73-4
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. Frozen custard in self service cooler dos not include address of establishment, discussed proper labeling procedures with operator.
02D-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over individually packaged salad dressing in walk-in cooler, corrected order **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket near mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood panels above dish machine soiled
23-03-4
43
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line, can opener soiled- wiped down during inspection,
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloth in hand washing sink. Manager moved cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Milk and whipped cream not dated. Employee dated immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink. Mops moved. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culvers of Pinellas Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culvers of Pinellas Park on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culvers of Pinellas Park?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Culvers of Pinellas Park.
How does Culvers of Pinellas Park compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Culvers of Pinellas Park most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Culvers of Pinellas Park's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Culvers of Pinellas Park have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culvers of Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culvers of Pinellas Park is inspected around three times per year on average.
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