Culver's in Sarasota
Last inspected:
2605 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243Part of: Culvers Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Culver's in Sarasota has accumulated 129 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 per visit. The restaurant has not been shut down but received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Fire safety records document one citation for flammables and a gasoline tank stored in a storage room. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation (13), consumer advisories (11), and food contact surfaces (10).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Culver's in Sarasota: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
This Facility
4.6
violations / inspection
4.6 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg
4.78
violations / inspection
4.78 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Manatee County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Culver's in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019052304 | $200.00 | Aug 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Culver's in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in storage room, gasoline tank and gasoline pressure washer. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
Culver's in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Culver's in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Culver's in Sarasota last inspected?
- Culver's in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Culver's in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Culver's in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Culver's in Sarasota had?
- Culver's in Sarasota has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Culver's in Sarasota find?
- Culver's in Sarasota was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Culver's in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Culver's in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has Culver's in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Culver's in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Culver's in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Culver's in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Culver's in Sarasota been fined?
- Culver's in Sarasota has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Culver's in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Culvers (2016).
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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).
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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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