CULVER'S
3515 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 9412163796
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Butter Chips (46F - Cold Holding); Butter Chips (52F - Cold Holding)As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023049751 | Jul 17, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Observed raw beef patties stored directly on top of containers of ready to eat food on the cook line. Operator willingly disposed of the ready to eat food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw beef patties stored directly on top of containers of ready to eat food on the cook line. Operator willingly disposed of the ready to eat food.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their dumpster missing a drain plug.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Chlorine dish machine now at 100ppm.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed no data plate/operating specifications on dish machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket in dining room at 0 ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and cracked under and around fryers.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cut lemons in reach in cooler beneath warming units. Operator moved fish to bottom of cooler and removed lemons.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Diego G food handlers certification expired.
Food stored on floor. Observed Oreo cookies and Reese's pieces on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved items to shelf.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster. Operator closed lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored observed box of single serve container on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved box to shelf.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from fryers. Operator replaced paper towel.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used as a scoop in blue cheese. Operator removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on shelf in food prep area next to strainer. Operator discarded drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse on shelf across from walk-in cooler next to canned foods. Operator removed purse.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of single door reach-in cooler under warmers.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner observed on bread rack. Manager removed spray bottle.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sanitizer was observed in men's restroom, manager stated they were waiting for a new soap dispenser. Soap dispenser arrived by the end of inspection and was installed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soda cup being used to dispense flour. Educated manager about using scoops with handles to dispense flour. Manager removed cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on left has a build up of soil on door handle.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty boxes and cardboard on the ground around the dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Both recycling and garbage dumpster lids open. Employee closed lids
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Maintenance tools located at the top of food prep table. Manager removed tools.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under fryer area.
Jul 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 2 quaternary buckets at 100ppm. Manager corrected to 300ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed Butter Chips (46F - Cold Holding); Butter Chips (52F - Cold Holding)As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed food pans on storage rack wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on top of Reachin Freezing on cook line at fish station.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front counter with drain/ pipe leaking with standing water and foul odor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids, and paper towels on floor in dry storage area.
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.