PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY
4685 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In prep area under hand wash sink, 3 tiles broken, on floor
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler employee food on shelf over food for customers. They move it to the bottom shelf **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine liner is separated from front of bin, holding water
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several gaskets on cook line and exterior of microwave solid and dust on black fan located on cook line counter.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on counter in prep area. Moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. 0 ppm, operator changed sani bucket, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler a cross from grill diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); Drop in cooler Shredded Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes(52F - Cold Holding) in cooler for less then two hours and operator discarded. Recheck diced ham 40f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer over bread. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
- 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/ Brandon S.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board on cook line.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 person in charge, 1 cook, 1 dishwasher, 1 bake , 4 servers.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese Slices (47F - Cold Holding); Baked Potato (48F - Cold Holding); and Potato Cake Batter (49F - Cold Holding) in 4 door reach in cooler across from stove on cook line. Items have been in cooler for less than 4 hours and satisfactory temperatures were taken this morning. The evaporator was frozen over. Operator contacted technician for repair and they arrived by the end of the inspection. Operator had employee move items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Observed Stuffing (48F - Cold Holding); Mashed Potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Sausage (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Bacon (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (51F - Cold Holding); and Raw Beef (51F - Cold Holding) in 4 door reach in cooler across from stove on cook line. Items have been in cooler for less than 4 hours and satisfactory temperatures were taken this morning. Operator had employee start to move items to the walk-in cooler and contacted repair company. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at the establishment. Water is at 75F. Operator stated the hot water heater is pending a repair, and parts are arriving today to restore the hot water at the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Hot water has not been restored. Hot water heater part has been ordered and will be arriving between 10 AM - 12 PM and the plumber will be arriving shortly after the part is received. Operator showed tracking of part. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks stored on counter and prep tables near food being prepared. Operator discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese Slices (47F - Cold Holding); Baked Potato (48F - Cold Holding); and Potato Cake Batter (49F - Cold Holding) in 4 door reach in cooler across from stove on cook line. Items have been in cooler for less than 4 hours and satisfactory temperatures were taken this morning. The evaporator was frozen over. Operator contacted technician for repair and they arrived by the end of the inspection. Operator had employee move items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at the establishment. Water is at 75F. Operator stated the hot water heater is pending a repair, and parts are arriving today to restore the hot water at the establishment. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).