PERKINS FAMILY REST & BAKERY
8200 N WICKHAM RD, Viera FL 32940 · (407)752-5200
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017003906 | Jan 19, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 to 3 flying insects in pie, muffin and cooking display case. One flying insect landed on a cookie. Manager had the cookie discarded. Manager had all pie, muffins and rest of the cookies removed. They are cleaning out the empty display case and sanitize it. Called supervisor on duty and stated administrative complaint next day call back
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observe employee on cook line crack raw eggs with gloves on. Then discarded dirty gloves. Then reapply new gloves without washing hands. Employee is reeducated to wash hands after cracking raw eggs. Before reapplying new glove.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Owner discarded the damaged lid
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Under counter 2 door reach in freezer shelving is starting to peel
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish washer area ran out of hand soap. Operator refilled soap dispenser
Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Observed beverages station backsplash is soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area container fill with seasoning has soufflé cup stored and use as a scoop. Operator removed cups
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen show tile damage. Two holes in the ceiling tile
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays not inverted. Operator inverted the to go trays
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled sugar
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/2025
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 crack raw egg. Cooked discarded the crack raw egg
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup stored in powder sugar container. Operator removed it
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator correct the 3 compartment sink. Had sanitizer in rinse compartment. And set up the right way
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container containing lettuce for salad bar is broken on the corner.
Observed microwave interior is soiled on cook line. Talk to operator and had it clean out.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels and sent them to dish area to wash rinse and sanitize.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed employee using sanitizer wet wiping cloth. To wipe the down prep table with gloves on. Employee took off gloves and pursue to put on clean gloves on. Inspector stop employee before putting gloves on and reeducate the employee to wash hands before putting new gloves on before going for prepping
Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris. Operator took can opener to dish washer to get wash rinse and sanitize.
Observed ceiling vents in dish area are soiled with dust
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed food labels on clean equipment
Feb 28, 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
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Observed can opener blade is soiled
Observed beverages dispenser at wait station back splash is a little soiled
Observed both ice bins at wait station interior has a little soiled of brown like substance
Observed ceiling tile in wait station has 2 holes approximately from water damage Ceiling vents at dish wash area and ceiling fans at Cook line are soiled with dust
Observed floors throughout the kitchen underneath and between equipment are soiled ( dishwash area, storage area, cook line,)
Observed gasket in majority of doors of equipment is soiled
Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer doorway
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed can opener blade And microwave interior ceiling is soiled with food debris. Operator corrected onsite
Observed beverages dispenser on wait station backsplash is soiled. Operator corrected
Observed ceiling tiles/ vents, walls and floors are soiled with food debris, and dust. Needs a some TLC cleaning and walk in cooler floors are soiled
Observed squeeze bottles on cookline containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled. Operator corrected
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.