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HIGHLAND CITY CULVERS

Food safety records indicate HIGHLAND CITY CULVERS in LAKELAND has 7 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4255 CLUBHOUSE RD, LAKELAND 33812

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13566269

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves on top self next to the microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 4door reach in cooler across from the fryers. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10927099

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on both microwaves on the shelf above the steam table. Gaskets on the 4 door reach in freezer is soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from dry storage shelf. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves on shelf near the steam table.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 4 door reach in freezer is soiled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Veggie burgers 48F Chicken breast 48F The product was put on ice. Grill side cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Both microwaves on the shelf near the steam table. Fan guards was placed inside the microwaves. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860175

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 4 door reach in freezer has build up of food. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787903

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the walk in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 4 door reach in freezer across from the fryers.

Inspection Date: 12/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490530

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mushrooms. Pot roast. Inside the steam table.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions (114F - Hot Holding); pot roast (115F - Hot Holding) inside the steam table next to the flat grill on the cook line. The manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8489944

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Not posted. **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet at hand sink by front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Loose faucet. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386888

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in bin of pecans in storage. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled flooring in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front sink by register Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet at hand sink by front counter Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front counter: chili started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:05 (91F - Reheating); broccoli and cheese soup started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:12am (63F - Reheating) Warning
  • 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Front counter steam well: chili started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:05 (91F - Reheating); broccoli and cheese soup started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:12am (63F - Reheating). Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning