CULVER'S
3500 E BAY DR, Largo FL 33771 · 7272239915
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. During inspection observed employee pick item up from floor and did not wash hand and begin food preparation of ice cream touched ice cream scoop. Educated
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025085544 | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2023011950 | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Culver's paper cup used to scoop from flour container. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 carbon dioxide tank not chained down next to soda fountain box rack in back of kitchen in dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at cook line. Moved to designated eating area.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans to the left of walk in cooler are wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink facing back of kitchen.
Food stored under cooler fan in walk in cooler dripping water onto boxes of beef patties. Operator rearranged.
Open dumpster lid. Closed lid.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. 0ppm at time of inspection. Discussed with manager to use 3 compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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. 0ppm at time of inspection. Discussed with manager to use 3 compartment sink.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wiped clothes on pants during food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. During inspection observed employee pick item up from floor and did not wash hand and begin food preparation of ice cream touched ice cream scoop. Educated
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. During inspection quality buckets in front of front hand wash sink. Employee moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on front prep counter. Employee moved during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack stacked before drying. Employee moved and educated dishwasher.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying rack. Employee removed
Stored food not covered. Bags of chicken strips in reach in freezer not covered over night. Employee covered during inspection
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish station next to fryers. fish batter (49F - Cold Holding); raw cod (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved all items to walk in cooler. Retemp fish batter (41F - Cold Holding); raw cod (43F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. During inspection observed roast beef in table warmer near grill - started at 10:00am. Temp was 112 degrees at 1pm. Management discarded
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 50 degrees Fahrenheit moved to bottom of the reach in cooler. Second temp sour cream 43
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink on prep table Manger threw away
Equipment in poor repair. Dipper well not working properly. Manager repaired on site.
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes stored on floor near box soda area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine behind nozzle soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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. 3 rodent traps stored with bagged granola. Manager moved to water heater area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manger put Wiping cloth in sanitizer
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.