CULVER'S OF OCALA
4836 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 352.304.6141
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found One fly flying in kitchen at cookline.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, Chili heated to 112-40F, Manager moved to microwave and reheated to 192F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, Hot holding: grilled onions 117F, mushrooms 123F and 97F, bitter 112F, beef pot roast 135F, chicken gravy 122F beef gravy 127F, Manager reheated all to 165F and above.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the dry storage area, chlorine stored above single service, Manager removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near office area on shelf with chemicals, spray bottle not labeled, manager discarded the bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table, manager discarded.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers near walk-in cooler.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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 : the dish wash machine at 0 ppm. The jug was replaced, primed and hot 100 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the in the custard reach-in cooler, spilled product.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a hat stored over cups in the dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the dish wash machine with an accumulation of debris. This was wiped clean.
May 1, 2025Inspection 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 found One fly flying in kitchen at cookline.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Metal pan containing carton of personal raw shell eggs stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler directly over ice cream mix. Manager removed eggs from shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at cookline filled pan with water at handwash sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with beard handling food at cookline without beard guard. Manager had employee put on a beard guard during this inspection.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three male employees at the cook line with no beard guards. Manager had employees put on beard guards during inspection.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on prep table in kitchen near warewash area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing peroxide cleaner on chemical storage shelf near office missing label.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters connected on wall in dry storage area expired 03/26/2024.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several stained ceiling tiles above cookline.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste basket inside unisex employee restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor of kitchen in dry storage area. Manager had an employee sweep up the dead roach during this inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees with beards working at cookline without beard guards. Manager had employees put on beard guards during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf near dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Box containing ice cream stored directly on floor inside walk-in freezer. Manager placed the box on a shelf during this inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Cardboard dumpster lid left open. Sliding door on side of dumpster left open.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bin containing flour missing label on lower shelf of prep table near cookline. Manager had an employee add the proper label during this inspection.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drinking in dishwash area then go to the grill put on gloves without first washing hands and then grab cooking utensils at grill and begin preparing Hamburgers. Discussed with Manager and he spoke with employee
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink in dishwash area from an open container.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays above prep table in inverted or protected
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back room area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in employee bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee black drink container on prep table in kitchen
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster not closed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed take out trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted trays
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water. Manager hung mop
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Administrative 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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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Item cooked in cook line fryer: chicken (70F - Cooking). Manager placed item back in fryer, 178F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to grill: chicken (50F - Cold Holding); corned beef (49F - Cold Holding); hamburger (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 1 hour 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from pass through window: Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 1 hour 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuuming breaker on hose side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea nozzle of drive thru tea machine.
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. New hire employees not informed of reporting responsibility.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles of drive thru soda machine. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on reach-in cooler across from pass through window. Manager placed cloth in sanitizer bucket.
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