Culver's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Culver's Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Culver's Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cod fish in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers at 57F. Manager stated reach in cooler was unplugged when staff brought fish up from walkin cooler below 41F approximately 1 hour earlier. Manager iced fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed water bottle on table near steam table with chili.
12B-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Observed strong sewer odor in men's bathroom. Manager stated they usually dump water in drain to remove odor.
36-64-5
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed custard mix at 11:15 (51F - Cold Holding) the machine was in the off position. An employee stated the custard machine was filled approximately 15 minutes prior to the temperature check. The machine was turned on temperature for the custard mix at 11:37 (39F - Cold Holding). Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler near the grill. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the walk in cooler. Observed butter packet (58F - Cold Holding) in the counter top cold holding unit behind the front counter. The cooler was not turned on. An employee stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The employee stored the butter in the lower portion of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of French fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the counter top cold holding unit behind the front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic food container lids stored on the floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
74
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves unwrap a package of raw ground beef then handle a hamburger bun top without changing gloves. A separate employee placed a new bun top on the hamburger. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw cod (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the breading station near the fryers. The operator stated the cod has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator removed half the contents and stored in the walk in cooler. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the grill. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the laundry area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
67
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the cook line. Operator stated the above items have been held in the cooler for approximately one and a half hours. Operator placed the above items on ice to reach proper cold holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer buckets blocking access to the handwashing sink near the front counter. Operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing above the mop sink, in the dry storage area, and the back supply room.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use scoop for pot roast stored on top of lid. Operator properly stored the in-use utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet, soiled mop heads stored in the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Culver's Restaurant.
How does Culver's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Culver's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Culver's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Culver's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culver's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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