Inspection Report

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PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1245

14801 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3418160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8603166
DBPR license4605153

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate03C-16-6

Intermediate – Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Observed an asterisk next to the kid cheese burger on the children's menu.

#12Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler.

#13Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled throughout kitchen.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing jewelry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – 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.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on counter top next to coffee machine not protected.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.