Culvers
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Culvers nine times, with records going back to 2022. Culvers was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting Culvers on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the employee restroom.
33-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the quaternary solution for the sanitizer bucket behind the front counter at 0ppm. The operator discarded and refilled with a solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands. Total time from start to finish 12 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - 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. Observed employee touching shirt and apron, then resuming work without washing hands and changing gloves. **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in freezer by fryers, soiled handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen reach in coolers with soiled gaskets. Observed employee cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed black bowl to go containers in bag, but bag is opened and containers are exposed due to being stored face up.
25-06-4
64
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed cook touching apron with gloves on and then proceeding to cook with out hand washing or glove change.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk open at ice cream reach in coolers with debris without date marking. Observed operator dating milk. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at drive thru handwashing sinks being used, no paper towels. Observed at operator replacing towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled on top, on guard. Observed operator cleaning guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers in kitchen soiled with food debris and black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour without identifying labels. Observed operator labeling items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo container being used as a scoop for nuts. Observed operator removing Togo container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker placed at the incorrect location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Educated the operator.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with no airflow at dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard for employee at cookline. Employee placed beard guard on their beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple food items not the minimum of 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Freezer.
08B-47-4
67
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Mar 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container. Operator set up 3 compartment sink due to no replacement of sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge: Fenel Barthelus. Individual with the manager certificate arrived by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at dessert topping station. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cooler drawer basked on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in container of cashews. Operator removed ramekin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Culvers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Culvers on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Culvers?
Across the inspection record, “employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Culvers.
How does Culvers compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Culvers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Culvers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Culvers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Culvers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Culvers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Culvers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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