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PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1203

2700 LEE BLVD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3340827
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8360086
DBPR license4604292

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon (57 F – Cold Holding) on expo line, pancake batter (50 F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 03-28-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large cart in front of hand sink in prep kitchen. Operator removed cart **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Employee Health Reporting Agreement and it was signed by employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled handles on reach in cooler at front counter.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through out kitchen area

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding separated from floor at entrance to kitchen.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed and operator unable locate a copy

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cigarette on shelf in prep kitchen above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under dish machine and under shelves in dry storage area. Repeat from 03-28-2023 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator put ice bags on rack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of pie cooler at front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat from 03-28-2023 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cinnamon rolls and brownies uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food with sheet pans. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. I beam in walk in cooler has build up of rust and mold like substance

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.