Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop on the custard section in standing 80 degree water.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple rusted shelves in the dry storage area beside the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed their kitchen sanitizer buckets stored on their food prep tables.
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in the cook line reach in freezer without covers.
08B-12-5
82
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drink from a water bottle then handle an ice scoop without washing their hands. Instructed the employee on proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the cook line or employee bathroom hand wash sinks. **Warning**
31B-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/ Observed more than 4 employee engaged in food prep/service without a certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored on top of the soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
61
May 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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 dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator switched out the container and retested it at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Maria G 6/27/23. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag on top of the soda boxes in the dry storage area. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service food containers on the cook line not inverted. Operator flipped them over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cases of food in the cook line reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the inside of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed a build up of debris on the inside of the dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
61
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria G expired 6/27/23
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the inside of the warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing tile in the back left corner of the warewashing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rust build up on the back door ceiling vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the walk in cooler not marked. Operator placed food in a container armed employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops in standing water on the front line ice cream machine. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the front counter. Operator placed cloth in a bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed tube of medicine mix stored next to spices in dry storage.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep line: Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Chopped lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Employe stated put ice in container for fan and threw out lettuce. Observed in front line: Butter chips (53F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) Employee disposed of butter chips and sour cream. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items being rinsed in the drive thru hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in use utensil with handle touching the salt/pepper container and 2 flour containers in the back of the kitchen.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like build up on the gaskets of the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
61
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/22. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Manager corrected during inspection by renewing license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Observed no vomit plan. Emailed operator Vomit/Body Fluid cleanup plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Observed no employee reporting agreement. Emailed operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. Observed bathroom used by employees without covered receptacle.
32-08-4
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen.
How does Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen 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 Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culvers of Sarasota - Cattlemen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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