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PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1280

150 E VAN FLEET DR · BARTOW · Polk County · FL 33830

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3378601
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8459271
DBPR license6307181

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shelled eggs over sausage in the bottom section of the small flip top reach in cooler next to the flat grill on the cook line. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. meat loaf (50F – Cold Holding); pot roast (48F – Cold Holding); chicken (50F – Cold Holding); sirloin (50F – Cold Holding); steak tips (50F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawer under the waffle station. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat loaf (50F – Cold Holding); pot roast (48F – Cold Holding); chicken (50F – Cold Holding); sirloin (50F – Cold Holding); steak tips (50F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawer under the waffle station. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sondra Miles. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023. February 1,2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of sweet corn. Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on the table next to the waffle maker and single door reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.