Culver's Lakeland
5246 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308709
What drove the grade
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 22 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed pan dividers stored in hand sink near fryers, manager removed utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Observed at front counter.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Observed tongs handle touching grilled onions, manager removed tong handles from food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed on interior ceiling of unit.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed on exterior top area, employee cleaned exterior of unit.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.