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CULVERS OF CLEARWATER

2008 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-286-6482

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats132
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217291
Grade history
JUL 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 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 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with the manager to test sanitization levels throughout the day
Intermediate/16-33-4
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/ Jordan Walker CFM training expired 1/09/2026 ServSafe. Per manager, training is scheduled. Emely Salas certified food manager and 7 others have current food manager certificates
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mathew M expired training on 1/03/2026, Kaylynn S. expired training on 4/07/2026
Intermediate/53B-14-5
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom stall
Basic/31B-04-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in dishwashing and cook line areas. Manager changed solution. Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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 machine drop plate. Per manager cleaning scheduled for this night
Basic/22-20-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler below steam tables. Manager wiped up the water in the interior of reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2025Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line near fryers. Manager placed paper towels in dispensers
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the cook line near fryers. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed sign at hand wash sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 8 seconds
High priority/12A-17-4
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. Cook is wiping gloved hands on soiled apron then continuing to handle clean utensils and ready to eat food
High priority/12A-28-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in handicap stall in women's bathroom, no paper towels at hand sink by Togo window
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer walked in door holding dog in her arms, ordered food at front counter then sat at table with dog sitting in booth next to her.
Intermediate/35A-01-4
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self service drink station
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawers on cook line
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 8, 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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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator moved some foods to the walk in cooler and placed others on ice.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jul 8, 2024 · Food in cooler is on ice, unit has not yet been fixed. Operator states maintenance is scheduled to fix coolerTime Extended Time Extended
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook on 2 occasions touched wrapping that at holds raw ground beef patties, placed it in the garbage and went back to cooking, touching clean utensils, no hand wash. Manager discussed proper hand washing with cook
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator placed food in walk in cooler to cool. cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding)second temp cooling 46f at 1:47 pm,lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding, second temperature 50F cooling); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding)second temp cooling at 50f cooling at 1:49 pm.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Discussed the need to keep nozzles and surrounding areas clean and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Operator moved some foods to the walk in cooler and placed others on ice.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee personal items stored in top of boxes of boxed cooking oil in back of kitchen by dry food storage area. Employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ladles stored on end of storage shelf in pathway through kitchen - manager relocated ladles
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lucero expired training 2/2023
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary in large wiping bucket near walk in cooler - manager changed solution recheck 200:ppm quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/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.