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PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1249

1700 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3710197
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13748690
DBPR license1801130

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#4High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee crack raw shell eggs then handle a clean plate without washing hands. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 15 small flying insects around clean equipment near a prep sink in the prep area.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F – Cold Holding) in the table top cold holding unit on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the top half of the butter that was out of temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of pesticide stored on top of a soda machine on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the pesticide. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to the faucet.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed the sensor on the paper towel dispenser nearest the dish area not working and unable to dispense paper towels.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk on freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside of the top portion of the cooler/freezer reach in unit.

#2Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary solution sanitizer bucket stored near clean glassware and utensils at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water pooled in metal pans in the reach in cooler located at the center of the cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:12 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.