Culver's
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Culver's appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Culver's is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent in the back storeroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking from an open cup on the food line. Operator coached staff and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
90
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee changing tasks and changing gloves without handwashing. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored above the clean dish area at the triple sink. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
90
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the dessert area handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed openings in the ceiling tiles around the 3 pipes going into the ceiling in the laundry room. The holes need to be filled in to prevent vermin from entering. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no current CFM. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed openings in the ceiling tiles around the 3 pipes going into the ceiling in the laundry room. The holes need to be filled in to prevent vermin from entering. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 some illness reporting forms completed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed openings in the ceiling tiles around the 3 pipes going into the ceiling in the laundry room. The holes need to be filled in to prevent vermin from entering.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the prep table near the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the ceiling unit, boxes beneath containing food and onto the floor in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed an employee using a wet, soiled wiping cloth to clean the food contact service at the sandwich prep table.
21-09-4
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling vents soiled in prep kitchen.
36-34-5
95
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culver's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culver's on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culver's?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culver's.
How does Culver's compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Culver's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Culver's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culver's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culver's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culver's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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