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PERKINS 1230

6425 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Winter Park FL 32792 · 4076796798

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats160
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5808904
Grade history
OCT 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 55 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor 1 live roach in cook station #1 1 live roach on trap 3 live roaches under microwave cook station #2 1 live roach in compressor of pie cooler Total: 7 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024062501Oct 24, 2024Nov 19, 2024$400
4--2016021807Feb 25, 2016May 11, 2016$200

Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy at 115F per operator hot holding for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated to 169F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles showing water damage at kitchen area
Basic/36-32-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing at Entrance of walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface underneath griddle soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with debris at dish area
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer entrance
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans soiled with dust at walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer entrance
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans soiled with dust at walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in freezer at cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm quaternary. Operator added new solution 300ppm quaternary
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects at dish area
High priority/35A-02-7
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing entrance walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup grease around fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Reach in freezer soiled next to fryers
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust above ice machine
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing entrance walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container in dish area
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup around fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled with food debris next to fryers
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in Ceiling tiles over expo and cook line
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live small flying insects in dish area
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Observed 10/25/2024 3 live small flying insects in dish area 3 live small flying insects in server station Total: 6 small flying insects Time Extended/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Observed 10/25/2024 at 11:20am 4 live small flying insects at cook line #1 1 live small flying insects at cook line #2 Total: 5 live small flying insects Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor 1 live roach in cook station #1 1 live roach on trap 3 live roaches under microwave cook station #2 1 live roach in compressor of pie cooler Total: 7 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Observed 10/25/2024 1 live roach in cook station #1 2 live roaches in front counter server station Operator killed them on site Total: 3 live roaches Time Extended/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Observed 10/25/2024 at 11:20am No live roaches observed. 2 dead roaches in front counter server area 1 dead roach in cook line #2 Total: 3 dead roaches Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in Ceiling tiles over expo and cook line
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live small flying insects in dish area
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Observed 10/25/2024 3 live small flying insects in dish area 3 live small flying insects in server station Total: 6 small flying insects Time Extended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor 1 live roach in cook station #1 1 live roach on trap 3 live roaches under microwave cook station #2 1 live roach in compressor of pie cooler Total: 7 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Observed 10/25/2024 1 live roach in cook station #1 2 live roaches in front counter server station Operator killed them on site Total: 3 live roaches Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in Ceiling tiles over expo and cook line
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In handwash sink next to dish area
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live small flying insects in dish area
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor 1 live roach in cook station #1 1 live roach on trap 3 live roaches under microwave cook station #2 1 live roach in compressor of pie cooler Total: 7 live roaches
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid roach spray next to oatmeal on shelves
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with plastic lids handwash sink in prep area
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in Ceiling tiles over expo and cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead in wall in electrical outlet 2 dead on floor 3 dead in trap cook station 8 dead in trap in Total: 9 dead roaches 1 egg sack in electrical outlet 1 egg sack on trap Total: 2 egg sacks
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station utensils in standing water at 115F Operator replaced water 188F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In handwash sink next to dish area
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up grease under griddles and around fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris interior of cooler in cook line
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with dust behind ice machine
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live small flying insects in prep area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled in prep station
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair entrance walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice around door in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers In dish area
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior with accumulation of food debris in cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live small flying insects in prep area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled in prep station
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair entrance walk in freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice around door in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water 85F in server area. Operator discarded and added hot water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers In dish area
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior with accumulation of food debris in cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In server reach in cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles soiled and damaged
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At the mop sink -area under repair
Basic/36-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Make table
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. -drawer at the flat top grill -several gaskets are ripped
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Line grill back -floors at the fryers and line -
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beverage air cooler on the line
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Corn and black bean mix temping at 46F. Per operator it was in reach in cooler overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn and black bean mix temping at 46F. Per operator it was in reach in cooler overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom
Basic/32-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cooks line by flat top grill
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Glass reach in cooler at end of cooks line has a gap when closed;does not seal when closed.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By fryers and under flat top grill
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on plastic curtains,ceiling and by door at walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with potatoes in reach in freezer
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth bucket stored on floor at cooks line
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Basic/16-21-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink stored on top of make tables at cooks line Observed jackets stored on storage rack that had to go catering pans and lids at employee break room
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler gasket where hash brown is stored on cooks line
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build around door,floor and plastic curtains at walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice bin
Basic/10-12-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with hash brown at cooks line
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink at wait station and cooks line hand washing sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at cooks line and wait station
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at cooks line, has debris on the bottom Reach in coolers at cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Clam shell to go containers stored directly on floor at dry goods storage area
Basic/25-05-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.