PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1203
2700 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-369-1118
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg 57F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining foods at 41F or below. Operator switched time/temperature control for safety food to working reach in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024005588 | Dec 15, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 | $600 |
| 7--2023058212 | Oct 13, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2023052851 | Aug 3, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2019008294 | Jan 30, 2019 | Mar 12, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2018013428 | Feb 12, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
May 12, 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
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid egg 57F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining foods at 41F or below. Operator switched time/temperature control for safety food to working reach in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced with hot water at 172F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on tracks in front pie display reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line entrance.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front line by drink service area. Gaps in dishwashing area, missing tiles under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler/freezer on cook line closest to dishwashing area.
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. On cook line observed cook touch cooked sausage while plating with bare hands. Spoke with employee regarding proper, employee donned gloves to continue plating.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drop in cooler left side: ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); liquid egg French toast batter (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); butter blend (56F - Cold Holding) for two and a half hours per operator. Operator iced down all foods.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front line by drink service area. Gaps in dishwashing area, missing tiles under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler/freezer on cook line closest to dishwashing area.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, leading to standing water between tiles, around drains.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Packets powdered chemicals over clean dishes in dishwashing area, operator moved to separate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Over clean dishware in dishwashing area, over bottles syrup on front line. Operator removed all personal items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line, heavy accumulation of grease and food debris.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, leading to standing water between tiles, around drains.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away at entrance to kitchen. Operator turned up water flow from dipper well.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back and sides of equipment on cook line, above reach-in cooler right side cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed electrical wiring with grease and food debris near and on metal part of plug connection, facing cook line right side behind equipment. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to-eat mozzarella cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cheese to separate rack for proper food protection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles and connectors over cook line in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses, jackets and beverages for employees on single serving to go containers in side dry storage room. Operator separated all personal belongings.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line, heavy accumulation of grease and food debris.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, allowing standing water around floor drains and between tiles throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back and sides of equipment on cook line, above reach-in cooler right side cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in side dry storage rooms. Operator began moving off of floor.
Observed electrical wiring with grease and food debris near and on metal part of plug connection, facing cook line right side behind equipment. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles and connectors in disrepair over cook line.
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line pass thru counter drop in cooler butter mix (47F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator. Operator filled out time as a public health control and time labeled butter mix for discard. *corrected on site* Also cook line reach-in cooler across from egg grill top:; butter mix (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddars cheese (46F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Also cook line reach-in cooler across from far end egg grill top:; butter mix (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddars cheese (47F - Cold Holding) for 30 minutes per operator. Operator iced down all foods. *corrective action taken*
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (chlorine 200+ppm) on back prep line. Operator diluted, 150ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at far end front line soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles and connectors in disrepair over cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks open above single service cups and lids in side kitchen storage room. Operator removed all items to office.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cook line equipment, under dry storage shelving, under ice machine on prep line.
Mar 25, 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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Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Repeat 12/15/2023.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In hall wall to restrooms and vents in restrooms.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks on cook line with food, in side dry storage area with to go containers. Operator began moving the bags to separate location.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line and front line focused around spaces between tiles.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around drains in kitchen, under main soda machine on front line, at entrances to and inside walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, along with attached pipes and equipment in walk-in cooler.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking out of ceiling, heavily damaged, by public restrooms. Repeat 10/14/2023, 8/3/2023.
Dec 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left side reach-in cooler flip top part of cook line:; French toast batter containing egg (50F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator discarded products and called technician. Repeat 10/14/2023, 8/3/2023, and 3/28/2023.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line lower reach-in cooler, ambient temperature thermometer on outside of cooler broken, no longer reading temperature, no other ambient thermometer provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on right side front service line soiled. Operator removed nozzles for cleaning and sanitizing.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food storage area. Walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer beam in middle of ceiling heavily rusted and soiled, no longer easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking out of ceiling, heavily damaged, by public restrooms. Repeat 10/14/2023, 8/3/2023.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell on front line for butter not washing away food particles, operator turned up Dipperwell velocity to wash away particles.
Oct 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking out of ceiling, heavily damaged, by public restrooms. Also throughout kitchen, multiple ceiling tiles damaged. Repeat 8/3/2023.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas of kitchen. Repeat 8/3/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles at entrance to walk-in freezer. Operator states damage occurred during repairs to freezer door.
Reach-in and walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, rust, through kitchen. Repeat 8/3/2023, 3/28/2023.
Oct 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 by condiments storage boxes at front of kitchen. 4 above cook line pass through area. 8 by office. Approximately 50 in dry storage, flying, focused under shelving closer to kitchen. 4 in single service store next to dry storage. 8 at front by bakery rack. At booth wall to left entrance of kitchen 5 observed. At booth walls to right entrance of kitchen 15 observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach-in cooler top unit left:; sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); diced ham (56F - Cold Holding). Also cook line reach-in cooler top unit right:; diced ham (45F - Cold Holding); French toast batter with eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) on average for two hours per operator. Operator iced down all products in top cooler for quick cooling. Repeat 8/3/2023, 3/28/2023.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep line handwash sink in middle blocked by cart. Operator moved the cart for proper sink access. Repeat8/3/2023.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking out of ceiling, heavily damaged, by public restrooms. Also throughout kitchen, multiple ceiling tiles damaged. Repeat 8/3/2023.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in multiple areas of kitchen. Repeat 8/3/2023.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line, prep line, and perimeter of kitchen. Repeat 8/3/2023, 3/28/2023.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles at entrance to walk-in freezer. Operator states damage occurred during repairs to freezer door.
Reach-in and walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, rust, through kitchen. Repeat 8/3/2023, 3/28/2023.
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon (57 F - Cold Holding) on expo line, pancake batter (50 F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 03-28-2023
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large cart in front of hand sink in prep kitchen. Operator removed cart
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement and it was signed by employees during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled handles on reach in cooler at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through out kitchen area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding separated from floor at entrance to kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed and operator unable locate a copy
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cigarette on shelf in prep kitchen above prep table. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under dish machine and under shelves in dry storage area. Repeat from 03-28-2023
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator put ice bags on rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of pie cooler at front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 03-28-2023
Stored food not covered. Cinnamon rolls and brownies uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food with sheet pans.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. I beam in walk in cooler has build up of rust and mold like substance
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