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CULVER'S

26440 JONES LOOP RD, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941 205-8939

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1802059
Grade history
OCT 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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.
Intermediate/14-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing at kitchen.
Basic/32-04-4
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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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed chip container at dish shelf.
Intermediate/14-16-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on exterior at Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the equipment.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/29-34-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Priority: Basic
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf. Priority: Basic
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker at incorrect location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated the operator.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no beard guard at cookline.
Basic/13-04-4
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large utensil at front counter handwash sink. Operator removed the large utensil.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
Basic/16-46-4
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.