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PERRY'S BBQ

3800 US 98 N #668, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-853-4821

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6306908
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to facility.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017029281Jun 15, 2017Jul 7, 2017$800
3--2015031097Jul 6, 2015Aug 6, 2015$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen, employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen next to 3-compartment sink blocked by tub, employee removed tub.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored with cooked pasta in flip top unit, manager removed raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor on cook line, employee removed cooking oil from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on drain rack by 3-compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area, manager replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed container of chicken from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed pork stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust between equipment at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to facility.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can, employee moved trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by sort drink system next to walk in cooler.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed pork on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.