PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1245
14801 S TAMIAMI TRL, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-590-9744
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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MAR 25
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 12 at entryway to kitchen. 20 on ceiling over dishwashing area and prep side by dirty dish pass through. 7 on ceiling/walls immediately left of entrance across from bakery counter. Approximately 15 around pastry display at front bakery area.
★ 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--2025081074 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw egg batter stored over containers of milk in walk in cooler. Operator placed milk in proper location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed container of tomatoes on ice.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed paper towels near handwash sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded of soiled cloth.
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 12 at entryway to kitchen. 20 on ceiling over dishwashing area and prep side by dirty dish pass through. 7 on ceiling/walls immediately left of entrance across from bakery counter. Approximately 15 around pastry display at front bakery area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm), on front line across from pass through window, on front bakery counter. Operator diluted to 200ppm quaternary.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused reach-in cooler under flat top soiled interior with mold like substance. Gaskets tall glass door reach-in cooler front line soiled gaskets. Gaskets cook line reach-in cooler
Standing water in bottom of both reach-in-coolers on front service line.
Mar 4, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back room by door, spaces between tiles throughout kitchen ceiling.
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles throughout kitchen. Operator states handyman is already informed and will repair next week.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Leaf blower and batteries over single service pans/covers, coffee filters. Operator moved equipment to proper storage.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in dishwashing area wash hands with gloves on. Spoke with operator and employee, employee removed gloves and properly washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in cooler next to toaster, cook line: French toast batter with milk and eggs (60F - Cold Holding); pancake batter with milk and eggs (61F - Cold Holding) for twenty minutes per operator. Discussed with operator keeping foods in nearby reach-in cooler or using time as a public health control and provided form via email.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Also hose Bibb no vacuum breaker outside back door to kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham and sausage on left side cook-line at 47F operator iced items in reach in refrigerator temped at 41F.
Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Observed an asterisk next to the kid cheese burger on the children's menu.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser to the right of warewashing drying rack not working properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing jewelry.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door in auxiliary dining room leading to the parking lot.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and in disarray in walk in freezer, near walk in cooler door and on the cook-line..
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on grate of soda dispensing machine in wait station area. Operator placed ice scoop in 6 pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on air curtain in walk in cooler door area, observed black mold like substance on reach in beer cooler hanging on the wall across from the ware-washing station. Observed build up of food debris on multiple reach in units.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on counter top next to coffee machine not protected.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire door in kitchen blocked by mop bucket and boxes.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with bare hands and then without hand washing, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Educated operator and observed proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat prepared meatloaf. Operator moved to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo line cut melon (56 F - Cold Holding); per operator food was just portioned and not served. Operator placed melon back into cold holding unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits (95 F - Hot Holding) on expo, operator voluntarily discarded before a determination could be made if a stop sale was needed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on lid of server ice well on expo line. Operator removed to be washed. mold like substance on soda dispenser nozzle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used as dump sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above back prep table.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Damaged cove molding at sides of walk in freezer door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on drawer with food containers. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple team members wearing bracelets and rings.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk in freezer
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