Culver's
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
70
Score
Culver's has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Culver's trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed container of magnesol not labeled at dry storage area. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed chipped on corner of plastic container at dish shelf. Operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing at kitchen.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the cell phone away from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior of establishment by the entrance door. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty sanitizer bucket at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed chip container at dish shelf.
14-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on exterior at Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked with no air flow at ware washing area dish shelf. Operator removed the stacked containers to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
64
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at exterior hose bibb by the back entrance to the establishment.
29-34-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by the ice cream/shake machines. Operator squeegee the standing water into the drain. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked on top of each other with no airflow at dish shelf. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at dessert make table at drive thru area not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
16-21-4
Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
16-46-4
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker at incorrect location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at frontline handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no beard guard at cookline.
13-04-4
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at 2 of the locations, however, missing at 1 of the locations. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large utensil at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the large utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
70
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and utensil at drive-thru handwash sink. Operator removed the items out of the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and drive-thru handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at both locations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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 at 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. The operator replaced the container and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
61
Dec 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at any hand washing sinks.
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Culver's.
How does Culver's compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Culver's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Culver's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culver's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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