CULVERS
385 KINGS HWY, Punta Gorda FL 33983 · 941-627-2600
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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/ Manager: Amber Woods, 09/12/2020.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom interior of reach in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed small plastic containers not inverted on shelf next to Reach in Freezer. Operator inverted the containers.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator fed the paper through the dispenser to dispense the paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at office.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide during inspection.
Feb 28, 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at interior of Dish Machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting at dish shelf due to being stacked on top of each other with no airflow. Operator separated the containers to allow airflow.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to provide the last inspection during current inspection.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees wiping hands with gloves on apron at cookline and then touching utensil. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
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.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of the reach in freezer.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/ Manager: John Clone. ServSafe food safety certified manager arrived during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed debris in the interior of reach in freezer handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at dish shelves.
Oct 5, 2023□ 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 multiple ceiling tiles at front counter of establishment.
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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. Observed 0ppm at Dish Machine. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles at front counter of establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Dish Machine not sanitizing properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind the ice chute at fountain station.
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.