CULVERS OF CLEARWATER
2008 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-286-6482
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at triple sink.
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
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
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
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom stall
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
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler below steam tables. Manager wiped up the water in the interior of reach in cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 8 seconds
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
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
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.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at self service drink station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler on cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawers on cook line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Discussed the need to keep nozzles and surrounding areas clean and sanitized.
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.
Employee personal items stored in top of boxes of boxed cooking oil in back of kitchen by dry food storage area. Employee removed
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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