CULVER'S RESTAURANT
7250 TAMIAMI TR, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941.960.2141
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cod fish in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers at 57F. Manager stated reach in cooler was unplugged when staff brought fish up from walkin cooler below 41F approximately 1 hour earlier. Manager iced fish.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024047306 | Jul 17, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cod fish in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers at 57F. Manager stated reach in cooler was unplugged when staff brought fish up from walkin cooler below 41F approximately 1 hour earlier. Manager iced fish.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed water bottle on table near steam table with chili.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Observed strong sewer odor in men's bathroom. Manager stated they usually dump water in drain to remove odor.
Aug 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. Observed custard mix at 11:15 (51F - Cold Holding) the machine was in the off position. An employee stated the custard machine was filled approximately 15 minutes prior to the temperature check. The machine was turned on temperature for the custard mix at 11:37 (39F - Cold Holding). Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler near the grill. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the walk in cooler. Observed butter packet (58F - Cold Holding) in the counter top cold holding unit behind the front counter. The cooler was not turned on. An employee stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The employee stored the butter in the lower portion of the cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of French fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the counter top cold holding unit behind the front counter.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic food container lids stored on the floor in dry storage.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves, handle tongs that were in contact with raw ground beef then handle a hamburger bun without changing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the laundry area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table across from the three compartment sink. Observed employee keys stored on a shelf above a food preparation table behind the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the employee belongings.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles used for raw ground beef stored touching the raw ground beef in the reach in cooler near the grill. The operator removed the tongs.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the laundry area.
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves unwrap a package of raw ground beef then handle a hamburger bun top without changing gloves. A separate employee placed a new bun top on the hamburger.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw cod (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the breading station near the fryers. The operator stated the cod has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator removed half the contents and stored in the walk in cooler. Observed cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cooked corned beef (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the grill. The operator stated the foods have been held for approximately 1 hours. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the laundry area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wipe gloved hands on clothing then handle a ready to eat corn dog. The employee re-cooked the corn dog.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); corned beef (52F - Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit near the grill on the cook line. The operator stated the above items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the above items to another cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. The operator cleaned the top of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handles for the reach in freezer near the fryers soiled with food debris.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in the dry storage area.
Cardboard boxes on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the laundry area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation surface near the custard toppings. The employee properly stored the cell phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a wristwatch and bracelet. The employees removed the jewelry.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a surface with paper cups and plastic stirrers. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tray liners stored on the ground in the dry storage area.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed paper coffee cups and plastic stirrers stored under the paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink. The operator properly stored the cups and stirrers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of chili thawing in standing water. The operator removed the chili from the water.
Water leaking from pipe on the dishmachine.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal piece of equipment stored in the handwashing at the entrance to the back of the house. The operator removed the piece of equipment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the interior of the ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the laundry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the bag in box sodas soiled.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on a table near the coffee station. The operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets.
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