CULVER'S LAKE CITY
394 NW COMMONS LOOP, Lake City FL 32055 · 386.438.5108
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 39 points better than where it started.
Live rodent present. Live rodent observed outside under drive-through window. Truck squished the rodent, tail was twitching.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In holder near microwaves: gravy (120F, 118F - Hot Holding). Manager stirred and turned up the heat.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank in back not secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash at drive through soiled with mold-like substances.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored bins across from three compartment sink and on drying shelf at dishwasher.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to fryers: cod (50F - Cold Holding). Manager placed ice on cod.
Food stored on floor. Case of cod on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash at drive through and in dining room soiled with mold-like substances.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored bins across from three compartment sink.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash at drive through around nozzles soiled with mold-like substances. Fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with dust accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on clean stored bins on rack and in walk-in cooler.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live rodent present. Live rodent observed outside under drive-through window. Truck squished the rodent, tail was twitching.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in back storage area and cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive-through and lobby ice chutes soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink across from fryers blocked by large employee beverage container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of liquid stored next to cleaners with no label. Manager labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on shelf ver prep table. Employee phone is on shelf over reach-in cooler next to grill.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins wet nesting on shelf near office. Manager removed for re-cleaning.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from fryers.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of Snickers on floor of walk-in-freezer. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash at drive through around nozzles soiled with mold-like substances. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with dust accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and residues n stored cleaned bins on center rack near office.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 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 0ppm, manager changed chemical container, primed line and retested at 100ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on shelf above single service fry sleeves on cooks line. Operator moved to the bottom shelf near fryers.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate certificates.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles hanging on shelf by mop sink containing orange cleaner.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black cup inside cranberries, manager moved cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of box containing chocolate syrup, employee had moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf above single service fry sleeves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue stuck to multiple plastic containers on clean dish shelf in dish area.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ No certified food manager on site with more than four employees working.
Jan 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ No certified food manager on site with more than four employees working.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No state approved training certificates available for any employees.
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Nozzles and ice chute of dining room soda machine soiled with mold-like substance.
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/ No certified food manager on site with more than four employees working.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No state approved training certificates available for any employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on back prep tables. Employees discarded during inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Male employee eating at prep table between front counter and drive-through window.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet-nested food bins on back storage shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash of soda machines in dining room and at drive-through soiled with mold-like substance,
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on stored food bins.
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.