PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1245
14801 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham and sausage on left side cook-line at 47F operator iced items in reach in refrigerator temped at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
03C-16-6Intermediate – Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Observed an asterisk next to the kid cheese burger on the children's menu.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser to the right of warewashing drying rack not working properly.
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled throughout kitchen.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing jewelry. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under door in auxiliary dining room leading to the parking lot.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and in disarray in walk in freezer, near walk in cooler door and on the cook-line.. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on grate of soda dispensing machine in wait station area. Operator placed ice scoop in 6 pan. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on air curtain in walk in cooler door area, observed black mold like substance on reach in beer cooler hanging on the wall across from the ware-washing station. Observed build up of food debris on multiple reach in units.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on counter top next to coffee machine not protected.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.