DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1280

Van Fleet Drive
Bartow, Florida, 33830
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706992

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the upright reach in freezer next to the fryers.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad mix 47F, shredded cheese 47F inside the salad reach in cooler. The product was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottl next to the ice cream freezer. The spray bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed a copy to the email provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table near the walk in cooler. . Repeat Violation
  • 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Bottom microwave next to the Beverage-Air upright reach in cooler.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid on the front counter service area next to the ice cream freezer. The spray bottles labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726629

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Pink cup with coffee like substance on the cook line. The beverage was discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left side lid missing on the dumpster.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching the salad mix. The tongs was removed. Tongs on equipment handle. Tongs was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top microwave next to the upright reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over salmon inside the reach in drawer on the cook line. The salmon was relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager on duty wasn't able to answer the temperature for hot holding.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled located at the end of the prep table next to the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid at the waitress station. The spray bottle was labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566206

  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Not certified. Class scheduled. Must be certified by next routine inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459271

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023. February 1,2024 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of sweet corn. Walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4: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
  • 08A-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
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-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
  • 53A-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

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463825

  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458770

  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 1 live fly on napkins in dry storage. Manager eradicated and discarded napkins Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on back door. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348324

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by Co2 tank. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of microwave in kitchen. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area Warning
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Observed Standing grey water in floor drain on cook line. Manager cleaned and sanitized area and has plumber coming out Warning
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed damaged and leaking hose bibb to left side of back door Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink in dish area not properly attached. Observed water leaking from hand sink pipe on cook line Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in dry storage Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on back door. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning