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CULVER'S OF PALMETTO FL

1801 US HWY 301 N, Palmetto FL 34221 · 608-742-2893

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106113
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 32 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items above 41F. Sliced Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Hamburger (54F - Cold Holding); Grilled Chicken (45F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ground Beef measuring(49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager stated item was placed in reach in cooler an hour prior to inspection. Manager placed Ground Beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter (Bun Station) measuring (108F - Hot Holding). Manager stated it was placed at bun station and hour prior to inspection. Manager voluntarily discarded butter.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front service counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food service trays wet nesting on make line shelf in kitchen. Manager removed trays to be sanitized.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Reheating Chili (138F;145F - Reheating) Employee stated it was put on steam table to reheat at 8:30am. At 10:32am chili was reading 145F. Manager was notified of stop sale and discarded chili.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items above 41F. Sliced Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Hamburger (54F - Cold Holding); Grilled Chicken (45F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed Reheating Chili (138F;145F - Reheating) Employee stated it was put on steam table to reheat at 8:30am. At 10:32am chili was reading 145F. Manager was notified of stop sale and discarded chili.
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Chemical spray bottle stored on top of soda syrup box in dry storage area. Employee removed spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both ice chutes in lobby drink dispenser soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hot well with multiple items not date marked. Employee date marked containers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on top of cooking oil in dry storage area. Manager removed bag.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple food grade containers wet nesting on dry storage shelf. Manager removed wet nesting containers to 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple food containers with old labels stuck to containers. Manager removed labels from containers and put the containers in 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed sliced cheese not covered in reach in cooler. Manager removed cheese.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee at fryer station wearing a bracelet. Employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two flour containers not labeled. Manager labeled. Observed sugar bin not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1707 US HWY 301 N, Palmetto — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2024 license posted.
Basic/50-09-4
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 1707 US HWY 301 N, Palmetto — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.