PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY
17080 HWY 441, Mount Dora FL 32757
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects back of house
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flat top grill at cook line. Operator cleaned.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter by soda area in dry storage. Water filter by ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer Floor at cook line. Floor under racks in dry storage. Floor by ice machine. Floor under dish washer
Light not functioning. One bulb in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Upright reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. Upright reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On table next to toaster and waffle machine.operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dry storage Wall in the corner of dish washing area.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to the freezer for quick cooling. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) rechecked 33F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on counter with waffle maker and toaster. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets. Flat top grill Long white cut board at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by cook line. Vents in dish area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor by dish washer. Floor under prep sink. Floor by three compartment sink. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. One light in back kitchen area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light cover by bake area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line. Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Trash cans soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dishwasher soiled. Wall in dry storage. Wall by floor drains in back kitchen area.
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in dish room
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located near wall in cooler 77f
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in from bakery area by counter Ceiling tile over juice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. All muffin pans
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Gaskets both walk in soiled Speed rack soiled Exterior and inter all trash cab Exterior storage containers under bakery shelves Prep shelves back of house Walls walk in cooler Fan motor walk in cooler Mop bucket Soda water drink station
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Sep 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in dish room
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located near wall in cooler 77f
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in from bakery area by counter Ceiling tile over juice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in cooler server line broken door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. All muffin pans
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Gaskets both walk in soiled Speed rack soiled Exterior and inter all trash cab Exterior storage containers under bakery shelves Prep shelves back of house Walls walk in cooler Fan motor walk in cooler Mop bucket Soda water drink station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. reach in cooler at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Walls and floor and floor drains soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire back of house
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects back of house
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over mashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in dish room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes in walk in freezer. Operator date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located near wall in cooler 77°f
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in from bakery area by counter Ceiling tile over juice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White platter on dish rack near handwashing sink in dish room
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack in racks in dish area
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Container on speed racks back of house near stockroom Containers in dish room on rack
Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in cooler server line broken door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen area.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. All muffin pans
Light not functioning in back hood
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Gaskets both walk in soiled Speed rack soiled Exterior and inter all trash cab Exterior storage containers under bakery shelves Prep shelves back of house Walls walk in cooler Fan motor walk in cooler Mop bucket Soda water drink station
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak pre rinse nozzle
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. reach in cooler at cook line.
Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatulas torn
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Walls and floor and floor drains soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire back of house
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 flying insect at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.
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. - 2 new hires
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - mens restroom
Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in freezer and cooler - under all cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout entire kitchen areas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - ovens in prep area.
Light not functioning. - 2 lights in hood over ovens.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment. - hold filter over fryer.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout kitchen.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - 3 white Cutting boards
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk-in cooler -walk-in freezer -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen area missing grout and tiles
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind all cooking equipment in kitchen area.cookin
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate20 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 fly insects at mop sink area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish stored over Ready to eat foods in reaching cooler on cooks line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean silverware
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of fryers and baskets - cutting boards
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. 1 new hire
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at ice cream freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made hollandaise sauce,Sausage gravy made day before
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle with clear hanging at 3 compartment
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's bathroom
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - Handles on equipment in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - 3 white Cutting boards
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk-in cooler -walk-in freezer -Under all cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - throughout kitchen area missing grout and tiles
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed racks in walk-in cooler -Exterior of ovens in back area. -exterior of all equipment in kitchen area. -all gaskets
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - hand washing sinks
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind all cooking equipment in kitchen area.cookin
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw beef store with cooked meatloaf in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw fish stored over cooked meatloaf in reachin cooler on cooks line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - gallon of bleach stored next to sugar packets at ice cream station.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - kitchen aid mixer head - white cutting board on cooks line. -Interior of fryers and baskets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at ice cream station
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/
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting stored at 3 compartment sink in back area across ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - sunglasses, cell phone stored on shelf next to Togo containers above Togo area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler - walk in freezer -Under all equipment on cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen areas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of baking ovens in back area. - all microwaves on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine - All speed racks -Exterior of all equipment in entire kitchen area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate17 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hash browns (67F - Cold Holding); -sausage patties (67F - Cold Holding) - Operator placed item in walk-in cooler for quick cool New temperature: sausage patties 51°,hash browns 55°
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on front counter. - gallon of detergent stored next tofood items in back prep area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands in sink next to coffee urn.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior of fryer and fry baskets - white cutting board on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at dessert station
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at dessert station
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. - certificates not completely filled out.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over expo - vent above walk-in doors.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Salmon
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Server
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Line cook
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Flat top grill missing front cover.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout entire kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - baking oven in back area -Microwave on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at dessert station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Atosa cooler on cooks line.
Soiled floors. -walk-in cooler and Freezer - under all cooking equipment
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.