PERKINS RESTAURANT
1331 S 41 BYPASS · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 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 cut melon (52F – Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the server expo line. The operator stated the melon had been held for less than 3 hours. The operator transferred the melon to a deeper pan for proper cold holding. Observed cooked sausage (47F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw pork (50F – Cold Holding); cooked green beans (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F – Cold Holding) in the lower portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated all food products were stocked from the walk in cooler. The operator stated temperature checks of the cold holding unit is conducted daily. The operator was unable to provide a daily temperature log. Upon further investigation the operator noticed the breaker for the reach in tripped. The operator transferred the above foods to another cold holding unit on the cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the cook line.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water turned off at the handwashing sink in the server area.
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods in the prep area and the server expo line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on shelves above food preparation surfaces in the prep area and on the cook line. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack and jacket stored on shelving with coffee in dry storage. The operator properly stored the employee belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch on the cook line. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment fryer door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:23 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.