Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland
Last inspected:
5246 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: Culvers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Culver's Lakeland has had 11 inspections on record between November 2023 and March 2026, accumulating 24 violations. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Proper cooking temperatures were cited in at least 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared in 4 inspections, indicating recurring compliance gaps in temperature control and equipment sanitation. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on January 16, 2025 after violations for improper cooking temperatures and missing consumer advisory. Most recent inspections show continued basic-level violations: the March 24, 2026 routine inspection cited 2 food contact surface violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland last inspected?
- Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland had?
- Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland find?
- Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Culver's Lakeland in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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