PERKINS RESTAURANT
1331 S 41 BYPASS · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 can of cut green beans dented at seam stored in the dry storage room. Operator segregated the dented can for return. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs then handling clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground meat stored in the walk in cooler on top of raw sirloin steaks and sirloin tips. Operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves touching face and handling clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves touching pants and handling clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed proper handwashing procedures with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in the main cook line at 57F – Cold holding. Operator voluntarily removed the butter and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink on cook line blocked by a fan.
Basic 7
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the hot water heater closet. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in the cook line hanging on the fryer handle.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in standing water at 77F in the dessert service station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets and interior soiled with food debris in the main cook line.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed establishment dumpster lid open.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over cut tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 31, 2026 5:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.