Culvers
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Culvers has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Venice restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream (61F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding) in the countertop reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (61F - Cold Holding); butter (58F - Cold Holding) in the countertop reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for more than 4 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf near plastic to go container lids on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a quaternary solution sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
May 21, 2025
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 custard mix (56F - Cold Holding) in the hopper of the custard machine. The operator stated the mix had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the mix. Observed butter packets (57F - Cold Holding) in the counter top reach in cooler. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the butter in the lower portion of the cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in the storage are near the bag in box sodas.
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at the front counter. The operator placed a thermometer in the cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
78
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
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 sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding) in the table top cold holding unit at the front counter. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for less than 1 hour. The operator moved the above foods to a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in freezer door handles near the fryers.
23-24-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (117F - Hot Holding) stored in a double pan in the hot holding unit near the grill. The operator voluntarily discarded the onions. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed plastic tasting spoons stored with the food contact surface up behind the front counter. The operator properly the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area surrounding the self-service soda nozzles soiled with a mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a shelf near single-service to go containers on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service plastic lids not stored inverted in the drive-thru area. The operator properly stored the lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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 chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking access to the handwashing sink near the reach in freezers in th cook line. The operator moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the front counter. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce in the reach in cooler behind the grill cold holding at 51F. Operator moved the lettuce to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing tile above the mop sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on a table above bananas near the custard machine. Operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak for the water filters in the back of the restaurant.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at the front counter. Operator placed the wiping cloth in the solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Oct 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culvers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culvers on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culvers?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Culvers.
How does Culvers compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Culvers most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Culvers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Culvers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Culvers 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culvers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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