Culver's of Venice

1735 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34293
American
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Culver's of Venice, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 79, putting Culver's of Venice on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed nozzle mold-like substance on ice chutes at soda machine in dining room. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in ice chutes on soda machine in dining room.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop used for coleslaw at cooks line was resting in contact with coleslaw. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
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. Observed containers of frozen custard for sale in customer self service freezer not properly labeled with date and location of packaging.
02D-03-4
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at soda machine in dining room.
22-20-5
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. Observed pints of ice cream in reach-in-freezer for retail sale missing production location information.
02D-03-4
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
11-05-4
90
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the chute of ice machine in dining room .
22-20-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at counter by drive through window next ice cream toppings.
21-44-1
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
86
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer. Observed operator connect new sanitizer bucket to machine. Retest chlorine sanitizer 100 parts per million. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemical sanitizer spray on back prep table sitting next to bin of single service items with nozzle over single service items. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottle. Repeat 11-28-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on self at prep table by hand wash sink across from ice cream maker. Repeat 11-28-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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. Observed frozen custard pints for customers self serve freezer do not have location of packaging indicated. Repeat 11-28-22 **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at pan rack.
16-46-4
64
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle and sanitizer buckets on food prep counters. Observed operator move spray bottles and buckets to lower shelves away from food and equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting plastic containers on clean pan rack next to Walk-in cooler.
24-08-4
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. Observed frozen custard pints for customers self serve freezer do not have location of packaging indicated.
02D-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance on interior of ice machine in kitchen and on chutes of ice machine in dining room.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep counter at back kitchen. Observed employee move beverage to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Culver's of Venice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Culver's of Venice on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Culver's of Venice?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Culver's of Venice.

How does Culver's of Venice compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Culver's of Venice most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.

Has Culver's of Venice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's of Venice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Culver's of Venice 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 Venice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's of Venice is inspected around three times per year on average.