CULVER'S
45 FOUNTAINS WAY, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 904.217.3098
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly by the drive through window area. Observed two flies near the storage shelf opposite the dishmachine. Establishment using a light trap at night to attempt to remove the flies.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 dish machine chlorine at 0ppm. No replacement bucket in establishment. Waiting on order. Person in charge had employee set up triple sink.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior deflector plate in ice bin soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on drawer in reach in cooler torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in dry storage soiled with sticky black residue.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag n box on floor in food storage. Person in charge placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawer gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jan 12, 2026Administrative 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw hamburger (48F - Cold Holding) in top section of flip top reach in cooler by flat top grill on cook line, per manager lid has been open for less then 1 hour, lid closed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of mold like substance and soda syrup under soda machine at drive through area, inside cabinets.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 cans of sauerkraut on rack in back storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw hamburger patties (49F - Cold Holding) in top section of flip top reach in cooler in over filled container, per employee burgers where placed in cooler less then 45 minutes ago and are usually used up within an hour, lid closed.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Laurie Marchese expired 7/20/2025, ServeSafe
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer. Under bag in box soda rack in back storage area. Around drain inside cabinet at drive through area under soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of cabinet under soda machine at drink station in dining area. Underside of soda machines around handles near nozzles. Gaskets of reach in coolers on make line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed strawberries and grape tomatoes stored over containers of prepared cut produce in walk in cooler. Boxes of unwashed tomatoes stored over individual containers of mashed potatoes, broccoli, and other bags of ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Mar 5, 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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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. In use dish machine reading 0ppm, employee ran machine multiple times, retested at 100ppm
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer. Under bag on box soda racks. Under soda machine at drive through window. In back laundry room area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In cabinets under register at drive through area. In cabinets of drink station in dining area. Underside of soda dispensers of soda machine at drink station in dinning area, around nozzles.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers on rack by walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed tomatoes stored over bowls of coleslaw in walk in cooler.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony Marchese, expired 5/6/2024, ServeSafe
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chutes of soda machine at drink station in dining area, employee cleaned during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 food handlers present during inspection and no one has manager certification.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to repair soap dispenser at hand wash station by employee bathroom in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bag in box soda rack in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at drink station in dining room.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Dec 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bags of cheddar cheese sauce in standing water in prep area by office at 54F, per manager bags where placed in sink less then 1 hour prior, employee took bags out of sink and began to portion cheese into individual cups, then cups placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. melted butter (115F - Hot Holding) stored on top of warming unit for fried items on cook line, per manager butter was placed there less then 1 hour prior, butter placed in steam well near flat top grill on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of cheddar cheese sauce in standing water in prep area by office at 54F, per manager bags where placed in sink less then 1 hour prior, employee took bags out of sink and began to portion cheese into individual cups, then cups placed in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor under cabinets at drive through area, under hand wash station and ice bin of soda machine. Also part of the floor around drain pipe is chipped causing a build up of standing water.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly by the drive through window area. Observed two flies near the storage shelf opposite the dishmachine. Establishment using a light trap at night to attempt to remove the flies.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter (108F - Hot Holding) at the pass through window on top of warmer. Operator states discarded every 4 hours. Inspector provided time as public health control written plan and operator had employee place butter in the microwave to reheat to proper holding temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored behind the prep sink has food residue staining build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer opposite the fryers has food debris in the door gasket. Employee wiped and sanitized the door gaskets.
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