Perk Coffee House
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Perk Coffee House has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Perk Coffee House was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Tequesta sits at 76, putting Perk Coffee House on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in chest freezer in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cook line by cabinets: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chic peas (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrot hummus (49F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted beets (48F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked butternut squash (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. coffee station: low-fat milk (62F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, product out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 1 hour. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cook line by cabinets: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chic peas (48F - Cold Holding); cooked carrot hummus (49F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roasted beets (48F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked butternut squash (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Ibuprofen stored over reach in cooler by cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Multi surface cleaner hanging on rack over clean pans. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored over clean pans in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
52
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or thermometer label available to test high temperature dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: No measuring device. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp.12.1.23 License was renewed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook brakes raw shell eggs to make an omelette and then plates o croissant without washing her hands. Recommended using pooled eggs or liquid eggs with a dispensing utensil to avoid hand washing after breaking shell eggs. Cook washed her hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat cheese 48°F-50°F, in cooler at prep area. Cheese is in a shallow container, not reaching all the way down into the cold air flow. Cheese was placed in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Cook placed cheese in a deep container **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermo labels or thermometer.
16-62-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from mop sink next to triple sink.
29-03-4
50
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink at coffee station used for purposes other than handwashing- to store small plastic table tents. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: License not displayed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perk Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perk Coffee House on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perk Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Perk Coffee House.
How does Perk Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?
Perk Coffee House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tequesta average of 76.
Has Perk Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perk Coffee House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perk Coffee House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Perk Coffee House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perk Coffee House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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