PERKINS RESTAURANT
6023 W 14 ST, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941-755-2658
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019000157 | Dec 5, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid
Nov 3, 2025Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed an employee with wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge refilled and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary recheck 300ppm)
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on waitstaff line butter (57F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed it in the walk in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Person in charge inverted mop.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front kitchen area reach in cooler butter (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been there for approximately 2 hours and placed it in the walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above microwave in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on east side of building.
Garbage can located outside has no lid on one side.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled gaskets with dried food particles and mold like substance in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Pork Sausage (85F - Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed sausage on grill.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above microwave in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area covered with standing water by mop sink in back kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area and wait staff area gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge saw that the line was not in the sanitizer container all the way. Person in charge; Dishwasher (Chlorine Retested 100ppm)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table on grill line Cracked Shell Eggs (56F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that they had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in Reach in cooler Observed in front service area Reach in cooler Butter pats (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it was over filled and had been in the Reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge removed the butter pats and placed in bottom of Reach in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on East side of parking area. Person in charge removed garbage from pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen,raw shell Eggs over Milk. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sprinkle topping in back dry storage area. Person in charge removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of kitchen above microwave. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of back kitchen above convection oven. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.