PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1249
1700 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-255-1155
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on and around a pallet of paper goods by office in kitchen
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024042648 | Jun 17, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the server expo line blocked by a blender pitcher stored inside of the hand sink. The operator removed the blender pitcher from the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three companies sink in the prep area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink near the dish area. The max temperature was 73F.
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Ceiling tile missing in the employee restroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the quaternary wiping cloth solution for the sanitizer bucket on the server line at 0ppm. The operator discarded the solution and replaced with a solution at 200ppm.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened in server ally without date marking. Observed operator date marking milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line near dish area, with food stains.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line, near dish, with grooves through cutting board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in server ally, glasses stacked, wet nesting. Observed employee separating glasses to dry properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line near office, microwave with food debris on shield. Observed operator remove shield and wash.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in server ally, reach in coolers and freezer with soiled gaskets. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink. Observed operator hanging up mop.
Apr 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 13 rodent droppings in electrical room, along with 4 traps. Observed operator sweeping up droppings and mopping room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean, with debris on blade. Observed operator removing can opener and placing in dish.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back door, left hand side, door handle down.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of French fries stored on floor, observed operator removing case from floor and storing properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fan guard inside of microwave with food debris on guard. Observed operator removing and putting into dish.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in coolers on front line with food debris on rails. Observed operator starting to clean.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in reaching cooler without a date mark on it indicating when it was opened. Observed operator date marking the milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hand turn slicer blade with dried on food debris on blade. Observed operator remove blade, and dishwasher washed blade.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of reach in units in kitchen, food residue on back side of handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make tables grooved cutting boards.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container/ or without a closed container. Observed in hot holding unit, turkey gravy in container with wisp handle that slid into gravy. Observed operator volunteering to discard gravy.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave fan guard with food debris on guard. Observed operator remove and dishwasher wash guard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dry storage area for dishes, observed multiple containers with old labels stuck on lids and containers. Observed operator coaching dishwasher and start to take lids to dish to wash properly.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at server station, forks stored handles down. Observed operator removing forks and putting into dish to re wash
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops in mop sink area, not stored with mop heads up. Observed operator store mops with mop heads up.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one #10 can of green beans on dry storage shelf. In storage room. Observed operator removing can and throwing away.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed various meat drawer on line with cold temperatures at 46F for raw hamburgers, raw chicken, raw fish. Observed operator icing down the produce. Temperatures dropped to 42F raw hamburgers, 42F raw chicken, and 41 raw fish 7 minutes later.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grooved cutting boards in prep area where baking is done, stains with black mold like substance. Observed operator throwing away one of the cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink by syrup station with stains inside sink, showing signs of hand washing sink being used as a dump sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a portion 4 oz cup being used to scoop blueberries in syrup without handle on scoop. Observed operator removing portion cup, and discarding blueberries
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in prep area where baking is done. Observed operator throwing away one of the cutting boards
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros in bakery prep area.
Iced tea dispenser/ Orange Juice Dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed build up around dispenser nozzle of juice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers and freezers with accumulation of food debris and black mold like substance on them.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on cambros in bakery prep area stored clean.
Jun 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed slicer in baking area with food debris on it. Not properly cleaned and sanitized.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM on premise during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of reach in coolers with build up.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hand sink by walk in floor bowed up and tile not sealed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves through out kitchen with dried on food debris inside.
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on line rub nose with wrist and continue to prepare food.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed slicer in baking area with food debris on it. Not properly cleaned and sanitized.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on and around a pallet of paper goods by office in kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on exposed line with black mold like substance on them.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM on premise during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back side of reach in coolers with build up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on expo line cutting boards with multiple cuts in them.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach in electrical panel box on bottom ledge. Panel goes floor to ceiling.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle on prep shelf in bakery prep area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris, grease build up, and broken dishes behind grill line in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen along cove molding behind equipment, accumulation of food and debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hand sink by walk in floor bowed up and tile not sealed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves through out kitchen with dried on food debris inside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk-in dish area soiled with dried on food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket and not rung out and properly hung up to dry.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer across from three compartment sink with dried on purple onions on it
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave fan guard missing in microwave at server station next to soup well
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Observed paper towels stored on prep table across from hand sink, not in a convenient location. Observed operator moving paper towels above dispenser
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap not being able to dispense by three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted. Observed operator inverting properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed mixing bowls wet nesting
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.observed employee scooping ice then went to leave ice scoop in ice with handle touching ice. Educated employee and employee stored ice scoop in holder
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed prepped coffee filters with coffee in them not stored in a protected container. Observed employee putting coffee filters with coffee inside a lidded container
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in place with food debris build up on blade. Observed manager removing and putting it into dish.
Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter treatment area by soda syrup despiser station with expiration of May 2023.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filter treatment areas through out kitchen with last date changed in 2021.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back door leading outside.
Iced tea/ Juice dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.observed white like substance build up by dispensing spouts of orange juice dispenser located in server station. Observed manager having a server clean it right away.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up on microwave guard at far right on cook line by soup beins. Observed manager having cook remove and take to dish for cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Observed meatloaf on speed rack in walk in cooler not covered for protection. Observed manager having kitchen staff cover
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