CAFE PERKS
French Avenue
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cookline floor Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -2 lids on food in hot holding table
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -left side of cookline next to fryer
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -"sandwich bar" reach-in cooler
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -"sandwich bar" reach-in cooler
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 2x, 10ppm, operator refilled sanitizer solution, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside/behind roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: -slicer has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-23-4:Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant accumulation of grease and food debris on floor behind cooking equipment -floor underneath dishwasher has a significant accumulation of debris Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -open cases of coffee stored on the floor in dry storage area, employee relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf underneath flat top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top and side of stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -mop sink soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind cooking equipment and handwash sink in kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk in dishwashing area soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -9 rodent droppings in cabinet underneath handwash sink in women's bathroom -1 rodent dropping on top of small bucket of spackling compound in cleaning supplies cabinet Employee removed and cleaned area Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -raw shell eggs held under Time As Public Health Control at cookline, operator marked time. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside/behind roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -multiple operators used handwash sink in kitchen to fill sanitizer buckets Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Lord Carl Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant accumulation of grease and food debris on floor behind cooking equipment -floor underneath dishwasher has a significant accumulation of debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf underneath flat top grill has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top and side of stove has an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -mop sink soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls behind cooking equipment and handwash sink in kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk in dishwashing area soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside/behind roll top lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -multiple operators used handwash sink in kitchen to fill sanitizer buckets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Lord Carl Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 33-23-4:Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken floor tiles under equipment on cookline
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -set of tongs hanging off oven door handle, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan on shelf above reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryer/stove have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind flat top grills have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator added more chlorine, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -raw shell eggs lacking time, per operator less than 1 hour, operator, marked time Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area, operator installed paper towels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in prep area, operator installed soap Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooke potatoes, per operator cooked on Monday, 9/17/2024 lacking date marking
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment at soda station in wait area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezers in back prep area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 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. -cough medicine above serving spoons in storage area, tools over storage containers in storage area Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment at soda station in wait area Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezers in back prep area Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice machine next to walk in cooler Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -pressure washer stored next to walk in cooler in prep area Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -sanitizer level 0 per cent. Operator has called technician Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -corned beef hash 51F removed from can and sliced at least 24 hours. Disposed of by operator. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hash browns 63F, potatoes81F out 2 hours per operator. Advised operator to place on Time as a Public Holding form. Warning
- 41-25-4:High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. -behind tables and dish machine in prep area -behind water heater area in kitchen Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener and holder soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -dish area. Corrected on site Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -employee P has not signed form. Employed 30 days per operator Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -has plan for other items. Advised to add raw shell eggs to it Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. - dish machine racks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer in back room next to hand sink lid is off hinges Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer next to back door -chest freezer next to dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand sink - soap dispenser - paper towel dispenser - top of refrigerator -exterior of all cooking equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in dish room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. - dish machine racks Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both men's and women's bathrooms Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -plastic squeeze bottles stored on floor of storeroom Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open beverage containers on cutting board, shelf over slicer Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer in back room next to hand sink lid is off hinges Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -areas underneath and behind equipment throughout entire kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. -chest freezer next to back door -chest freezer next to dish area Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Lights are soiled -over grill area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand sink - soap dispenser - paper towel dispenser - top of refrigerator -exterior of all cooking equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door does not close completely Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - old, unused equipment cluttering back area: old ice machine, reach in cooler, sink Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed lettuce over slaw - unwashed tomatoes over bread- walk in cooler Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under handwash sink leaks -leak under dish sink in back room Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt in storeroom Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - stomach remedy on spice shelf Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over potatoes, double door cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - reach in cooler by grill. sliced tomato 47F, chopped tomato 46F, shred cheese 47F, cooked potato 46F. In unit 3 hours per operator. Operator is moving all product to walk in cooler and lowering thermostat in unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs, 1 hour Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - insecticide stored on ice machine Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener in dish room Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -steel wool in handwash sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -potatoes boiled and sliced yesterday, gravies from 2 days ago Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 24 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).