How many health inspections has CULVER'S had?

CULVER'S has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CULVER'S ever been shut down?

No, CULVER'S has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CULVER'S?

The most frequently cited violations at CULVER'S are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?

SANITIZER FAILURE: Improper sanitizer concentration leaves pathogens alive on surfaces. Too weak: bacteria survive and multiply. Too strong: chemical residue contaminates food. Incorrect temperature or contact time reduces effectiveness by up to 90%. Without proper sanitizing, cleaned surfaces still harbor millions of Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli. Use approved sanitizers at proper concentration: Chlorine: 50-100 ppm, temperature 75°F+, contact time 7 seconds minimum. Quaternary ammonium: 200-400 ppm, temperature per manufacturer specs, contact time 30 seconds minimum. Hot water sanitizing: 171°F for 30 seconds. Test concentration with test strips every 2 hours. Change solution when dirty.

CULVER'S

2511 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LEHIGH ACRES BURGERS INC · License: SEA4607013

CULVER'S in Lehigh Acres, FL has 25 inspections on record with 108 total violations (4.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

108Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 27, 2024

Inspection History (25)

Dec 27, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Nov 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 29, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 1, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Dec 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Nov 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 28, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 12, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

CULVER'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CULVER'S had?: CULVER'S has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CULVER'S ever been shut down?: No, CULVER'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CULVER'S?: The most frequently cited violations at CULVER'S are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: December 27, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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