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CULVERS

1735 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice FL 34293 · 941-244-0103

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805934
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray on food prep counter at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on bottom of soda gun nozzle area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice chute on the self serve soda fountain soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a C02 tank unsecured in the back kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster DBPR HR Form 5030-165
Intermediate/11-05-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed nozzle mold-like substance on ice chutes at soda machine in dining room. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in ice chutes on soda machine in dining room.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop used for coleslaw at cooks line was resting in contact with coleslaw. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of frozen custard for sale in customer self service freezer not properly labeled with date and location of packaging.
Basic/02D-03-4
Jan 16, 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
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Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at soda machine in dining room.
Basic/22-20-5
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pints of ice cream in reach-in-freezer for retail sale missing production location information.
Basic/02D-03-4
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165
Intermediate/11-05-4
Dec 6, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the chute of ice machine in dining room.
Basic/22-20-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at counter by drive through window next ice cream toppings.
Basic/21-44-1
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. No proof of Employee Health Agreement. Email operater Employee Health Agreement and observed operator print copies and have current staff complete form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed pints of frozen custard packaged onsite missing location packaging information. Repeat 3-24-23
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.