Perkins 1037
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Perkins 1037 has been inspected 15 times since 2022. Perkins 1037 was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port St. Lucie restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On cooks line east side and in back area near grease trap - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Line is covered **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area and server area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Mechanically tenderized steaks over pork chops **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind server cooler.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sour cream 47f cold holding, melon cut 47f cold holding , butter 47f cold holding, butter pats 52f cold holding, cheese shredded 49f cold holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 47f cold holding, melon cut 47f cold holding , butter 47f cold holding, butter pats 52f cold holding, cheese shredded 49f cold holding **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Erin
53A-01-7
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In server area on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Hostess and prep lady. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood on bakers side
36-62-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use bowls and lids on floor in storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In salad cooler and on server cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In server area and by dish area and dining area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In multiple areas in restaurant
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead behind server cooler
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On cooks line east side and in back area near grease trap
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line and on clean dish rack **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Server cooler ambient 48f cold holding Salad cooler ambient 47f cold holding
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area and server area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in tiles wall are near microwave in server area
36-24-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind server cooler
36-08-4
17
Jun 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish baring label no removed from packaging fully thawed
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham sliced 57f cold holding manager steps food was placed out less then 2 hours ago advised to rapid chill
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By dishwasher
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 salmon 1 tilapia. Disposed of products **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Water dripping onto floor surface. Water leaking in to bucket from ceiling in two areas, Make sure all food is protected at all times. If any contamination occurs make sure all the contaminated food is disposed of
29-03-4
47
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 found in back storage area on shelf pan. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham and pancaked batter at 49F, Salad 56f cold holding, placed out about 1 hour ago advised to rapid chill shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F); salad (56F); bag of shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) left over from last night. Employee disposed of products **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salad bar; shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F); salad (56F); bag of shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding). Manger disposed of all of the cheese and tomatoes, salad was placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched bacon with bare hands that was cooked, educated cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler, raw fish over cooked turkey, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back storage area. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage ceiling. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Front waiting area, back dining area, in kitchen close to storage area **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad cooler. Manager called repair technician and technician is on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on top of storage rack by oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor manager moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered coffee in filters on top of coffee machine. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
26
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Drain by and under dish area water draining on to floor leaving debris on floor area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line and service station both holding water - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three bay sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Aug 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham diced 44f cold holding , cheese 46f cold holding , tomato cut 56f cooling, chicken 52f cold holding , bean and corn salsa 55f cold holding, Cheese sliced 60f cold holding , French toast mix 58f cold holding , - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Ham 44f cold holding , tomatoes 45f cold holding , food is cooling but not all the way cold. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Drain by and under dish area water draining on to floor leaving debris on floor area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line and service station both holding water - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three bay sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Jun 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray container next to dry food. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 52f cold holding , unit open for service advised rapid chill
03A-02-5
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/ 6 employees no certified food manager. Manager cam in after start of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line, server line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cheese on salad line
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In back storage area
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On line
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Aprons on soda station **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In pie cooler. Employee moved to bottom shelf with pan and labled
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. End unit of cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In hall area **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
33
Oct 17, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins 1037 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins 1037 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins 1037?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Perkins 1037.
How does Perkins 1037 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Perkins 1037 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Perkins 1037's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Perkins 1037 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perkins 1037 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 Perkins 1037 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins 1037 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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