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CULVERS

1431 JOHN LAKE RD, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-394-1181

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508684
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect in kitchen near cook line
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microwaves on cook line -ice dispenser at soda machine in lobby
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under soda boxes in back hallway
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets and ledge over fryers have residue buildup
Basic/23-03-4
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Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -across from fryers
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (71F - Hot Holding) in bun machine Per operator less than 4 hours. Provided time plan
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in bread area
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bread racks soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored next to salt under kitchen expo line
Basic/21-44-1
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic spoons on front line handles not same direction
Basic/25-05-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked with trash.
/46-01-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushroom (124F - Hot Holding), on cook line. Operator turned up heat, 20 minutes later, 154F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser at lobby soda station -interior of spray hose at triple sink
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -by drive thru
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -laundry room
Intermediate/29-28-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees on cook line
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish rack
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front double doors
Basic/35B-01-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic utensils on front line
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate11 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. Operator was able to fix
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect in kitchen near cook line
High priority/35A-02-6
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -in unisex employee restroom
Basic/32-12-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish rack in kitchen
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer exterior door strip
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of soda nozzles by drive thru
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -by handwash sink near employee restroom
Basic/33-06-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -single service spoons near drive thru
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individual butter packets 52 on front line on top of counter Less than four hours Placed in walk in freezer for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon wedger under counter in kitchen with bread on
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic and metal hotel pans on dry item shelf
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to season blend and salt under flat top shelf on cooks line
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull out drawer cooler across from fryers Cole slaw 50 Portioned cooked broccoli 51 Portioned mashed potatoes 50 on front counter in table top Reach in on front counter Whipped butter 50 Less than four hours, placed in walk in freezer for temperature recovery 20 minutes later Cole slaw 39 Portioned cooked broccoli 35 Portioned mashed potatoes 39 Whipped butter 43
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pull out drawers reach in cooler across from fryers
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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.