CULVER'S
2511 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 2394919552
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); corned beef (58F - Cold Holding) near grill station. For less than 2 hours per,operator. Cover and ice were added to foods.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024051326 | Jul 25, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2024023799 | Mar 12, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2017042948 | Jul 24, 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Main handwash sink in women's restroom. Operator fixed soap dispenser.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from fryers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with pain peeling that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler across from fryers.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for 2 hours per operator has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line butter (106F - Reheating) for 2 hours. Spoke with operator regarding rapid reheating within a 2 hours perimeter, operator discarded butter and began reheating a new batch using a rapid reheat method in microwave.
Accumulation of debris on top sides of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of triple sink.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach-in freezer by counter, caramel pecan, chocolate covered strawberry, and chocolate caramel twist to go custards missing proper labels.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed cucumbers and strawberries over ready-to-eat cooked mushrooms, cooked beef and cooked chicken.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding); corned beef (58F - Cold Holding) near grill station. For less than 2 hours per,operator. Cover and ice were added to foods.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom no covered trash can.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks wearing hat and visor that are not an effective restraint of their hair. Employees adjusted their hair. Corrected on site
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine, under door hinges and on sides.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under soda machine by drive thru window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heat lamp over French fries on cook line with accumulated grease, cook line reach-in cooler gaskets with accumulated food debris.
Jul 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In customer self service reach-in freezer, chocolate peanut butter crunch ice cream missing packaging date.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around dispensing nozzles of customer self service soda machine with accumulated soil residues.
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side drop in cooler by flat grill; raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours 45 minutes per operator. Operator iced down both foods, temperature in 15 minutes under 41F. Repeat violation. Operator is covering product and has moved cooler away from grill, discussed with operator using ice to aid in cooling due to proximity to cook line, monitoring temperatures, as well as consulting a technician about cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drive through window. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back dry storage, two employees backpacks stored on racks with food. Operator removed the items.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In customer self service reach-in freezer, chocolate peanut butter crunch ice cream missing packaging date.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around dispensing nozzles of customer self service soda machine with accumulated soil residues.
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light covers and vents in dishwashing area soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat 11/1/2023
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In customer self service reach-in freezer in lobby, observed multiple containers of frozen custard missing proper labeling. Some containers contain a sticker that include proper labeling requirements. Repeat 11/1/2023.
Mar 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, quaternary 200ppm.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw ground beef burgers then begin to fill ketchup bottles, no glove change no handwash. Spoke with manager, manager discussed with employee who changed gloves and washed hands before returning to work.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in coolers at fryer side and flat grill side cook line raw ground beef (59F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator iced down foods for quick cooling. This is a repeat violation from 11/1/2023. Discussed with operator proper cold holding procedures and time as a public health control.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method. In walk-in cooler observed cut tomatoes ambient cooling, packed densely in covered, deep, plastic container. Spoke with operator about proper cooling techniques to aid in proper ambient cooling.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Light covers and vents in dishwashing area soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat 11/1/2023
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishwashing area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In customer self service reach-in freezer in lobby, observed multiple containers of frozen custard missing proper labeling. Some containers contain a sticker that include proper labeling requirements. Repeat 11/1/2023.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line burger station drop in cooler raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator iced down foods for quick cooling Also Far right custard bin; vanilla dairy base (48F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator in warmest part.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On bun warmer by burger station, butter (107F - Hot Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form and discussed with operator proper usage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and surrounding tiles in kitchen with accumulated dust.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. To go ice cream containers for customer self service lacking proper address.
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