PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1140
13620 N CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239.656.1999
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and added to cleanup materials during inspection.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017041202 | Aug 17, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops for butter and sour cream in standing water 103F.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well in use but no running water. Standing water at 103F. Operator stated part on order to repair stripped faucet.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf above three compartment sink and shelf next to walk in cooler.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection 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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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher temp at 151.9F. Operator already has three compartment sink set up for manual handwashing of plate ware and utensils. Operator calling technician to service dishwasher. Second and third attempts at temperature were 150F. Operator had a bypass installed and now using chlorine for sanitizing. Sanitizer at 100 ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter of reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to walk in cooler door.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack shell eggs with gloved hands then place ready to eat bacon on breakfast sandwich without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing practices with Operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and lighter on microwave over cold table on cook's line. Operator had items removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelets while preparing food on cook's line. Operator had employee remove items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf at end of dishwasher table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of reach in cooler on cook's line with buildup of food on walls and bottom of cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand washing sink basin at end of cook's line
Aug 7, 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 Potato soup at 83F in hot holding cabinet. Operator stated it was put in 30 minutes ago. Moved to microwave to reheat. Reheat temp was 169F at 1 hour.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as a scoop in bulk brown sugar in prep area. Operator removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above prep table where they were portioning food.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on bottom of reach in freezer at end of cook's line.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Mucinex on counter at server station. Operator removed from counter.
Sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution at 200 ppm for chlorine at three compartment sink across from dishwasher. Operator added water to sink to dilute ppm.
Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Observed kids cheeseburger offered with asterisk to be undercooked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed at front lobby. License shows current in system.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing pastries in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in side of exit door to outside in mop bucket room with daylight coming through when door closed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on gaskets of reach in cooler at server station.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler by server station. Operator moved to separate area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler across from cook's line with rust pitted shelves.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware retrieved from dishwasher with food contact surface up in baskets.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 Hollandaise sauce in steam table at 122F for 2.5 hours. Operator added water to steam table and was reheating sauce.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and added to cleanup materials during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator stated they were out of high temperature heat strips.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in women's restrooms.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers on shelf over three compartment sink wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in baking prep area.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware in baskets with food contact surface up.
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.