PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY #1066
6001 S SALFORD BLVD, North Port FL 34287 · 941-257-2130
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Robert Fox Learn 2 Serve certification expired 3/12/2026.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on the cook line.
Jun 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 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 the chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The operator to set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitation.
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. Observed a server use bare hand contact to bag fries for a to go order. The operator educated the employee on when bare hand contact is allowed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator provided a temperature log showing potentially hazardous foods cold holding at 41F or less 2 hours prior to inspection. The operator will monitor food temperatures and move foods if necessary.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Robert Fox Learn 2 Serve certification expired 3/12/2026.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed on the cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on the cook line.
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over pancake mix in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw bacon.
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 and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager certification for Robert Fox expired 3/12/2026.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the bakery area. The operator discarded the beverage.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on the cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wrapped plastic utensils stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic utensils.
Standing water in bottom of the glass door reach-in-cooler on the server line.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling food in bakery side of kitchen without handwashing or gloves on. Observed operator coaching employee, and employee washing hands and putting gloves on.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee going from uncooked food to dish to get a container, back to raw food without washing hands and changing gloves. Observed operator coaching employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on cook line
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipping well with utensils in well, and water not flowing. Observed operator removing utensils, flushing out dipper well, filling well, and water turned on.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave shields soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen reach ins.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed insides of reaching coolers on cook line with food build up on bottom of coolers.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer in prep area with dried food residue on it. Observed operator cleaning slicer properly.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave fan guard missing from microwave in baking area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles with food debris on them
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some cambro put away clean stacked, wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reaching cooler on make line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves in kitchen with dried food splatter inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets through out make line, on reach in coolers, soiled with food debris and black mold like substance or slime.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 3 shaker containers put away clean with old labels on them.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of reach in cooler handles, build up of food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cut line, cutting board with groove marks.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food build up inside microwave by pie cooler. Observed server cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with food debris build up on them and a couple torn.
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 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 2-1 gallon milk containers without date marks. Coached the serving staff on proper procedures and observed a server date marking the milk.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed store manager with expired food certification, November of 2023.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed a certified managers certification, BUT the person is not on site and no certified food manager on site with 13 employees on site working.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a 1 oz portion cup being used as a scoop. Observed operator removing cupand replacing with a handled spoon.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of reach in cooler handles, build up of food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cut line, cutting board with groove marks.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food build up inside microwave by pie cooler. Observed server cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with food debris build up on them and a couple torn.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at server station, with food debris on bottom and shelf bars. Observed server cleaning reach in
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket with mop head down inside of wringer. Observed operator removing and hanging up properly.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with black mold like substance on them, no longer cleanable
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed two microwave fan guards missing in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior/exterior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance on outside of ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris build up on outside of dish machine, on doors
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed inside of dish machine with lime build up inside machine
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots sitting inside soiled drain colander on dry storage shelf. Observed GM removing all items and putting into dish for cleaning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen with black mold like substance, no longer cleanable
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed orange juice dispenser around tubing with dried juice debris on it. Observed employee cleaning machine.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed enclosure with door off hinges and leaning inside on back side of dumpster.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage debris on ground around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cut out bain circle next to grill, hanging, instead of laying on ledge. Observed Chef removing tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves through out kitchen with baked on food debris inside them.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed unnecessary equipment and pallets in dumpster area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on wall behind dish machine on upper and lower wall.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch apron with clean glove then resumed tasks.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard missing on cook line microwave above where shell on eggs are.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with grooves on them
Food stored on floor. Observed a half a case of shell on eggs on floor in walk in cooler, and a couple of cases on floor of ribeyes in freezer on floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed all four microwaves on cook line with cooked on food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed multiple reach in cooler drawers with build up of food on them and spillage
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