Culver's of Palm Bay RD
4355 Norfolk Pkwy, West Melbourne, FL 32904 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506781
What drove the grade
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Violations at the Aug 10 complaint check1 intermediate, 1 basic-4
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitAug 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Lemons over sliced tomatoes in walk in cooler. Manager had employee move lemons
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A90Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
- First visitJul 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Educated dishwasher employee.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Label had worn off, manager relabeled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gasket and interior of reach in freezer has some food debris build up.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.