HIGHLAND CITY CULVERS
4255 CLUBHOUSE RD, Lakeland FL 33812 · 863-937-9127
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mushrooms. Pot roast. Inside the steam table.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves on top self next to the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 4door reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Veggie burgers 48F Chicken breast 48F The product was put on ice. Grill side cooler.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Both microwaves on the shelf near the steam table. Fan guards was placed inside the microwaves.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on both microwaves on the shelf above the steam table. Gaskets on the 4 door reach in freezer is soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from dry storage shelf.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on shelf near the steam table.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 4 door reach in freezer is soiled.
Jan 2, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 4 door reach in freezer has build up of food.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 4 door reach in freezer across from the fryers.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mushrooms. Pot roast. Inside the steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions (114F - Hot Holding); pot roast (115F - Hot Holding) inside the steam table next to the flat grill on the cook line. The manager discarded.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet at hand sink by front counter
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front counter: chili started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:05 (91F - Reheating); broccoli and cheese soup started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:12am (63F - Reheating)
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Front counter steam well: chili started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:05 (91F - Reheating); broccoli and cheese soup started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:12am (63F - Reheating). Stop sale issued.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in bin of pecans in storage. Manager removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled flooring in walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front sink by register
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet at hand sink by front counter
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.