Perkins
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Perkins, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “hole in or other damage to wall in storage area” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Perkins trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas Garcia expired CFM on 3/26/2026
53A-03-7
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. Crystal expired 2025, Jazmin expired 2025, Autumn expired 2025
53B-13-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in storage area
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled under cooking equipment at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in front counter area
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food ( cheeses ) in walk in cooler . Employee rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat turkey slices in walk in cooler. Manager swapped item locations. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler on back wall next to emergency exit cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded lettuce. Retemp of cut tomato and shredded cheese at 43 degrees F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic strip used to hold knives with debris build up in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles at front cook line soiled with debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dry storage area next to roof access damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Dish machine data plate faded and unreadable. Operating at 124 degrees F and 50 PPM of chlorine.
16-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled underneath grills and reach in coolers at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager increased water flow during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two employee drinks in walk in cooler located on shelves immediately to the left and right of cooler door. Manager relocated the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Roof access with a gap observed unable to close completely. Back door to the dumpster at door near three compartment sink with opening and gap. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves in front of cook line have accumulation of soil residues and requires minor cleaning.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in front of cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sprinkles in dry storage area stored uncovered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
Mar 1, 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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken tenders ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( cooked fried ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - stuffing 46 F , sausage links 47 F in cooler at cook line - manager moved to walk in freezer - recheck stuffing 35 F, sausage links 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Gris 104 F, oatmeal 107 F , chicken soup 123 F at steam table in front line area - manager reheated food recheck : oatmeal 167 F , grits,181 F chicken soup 174 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Steam table at front line not maintaining temperatures - manager replaced steam table **Corrective Action Taken**
14-75-7
61
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of pumpkin pie mix and strawberry pie filling in storage room - manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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 chlorine - empty container of sanitizer - manager replaced with full sanitizer container - recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented cans of pumpkin pie mix and strawberry pie filling in storage room - manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Food ( bags of onions ) stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter - manager posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Food storage equipment near dish machine, discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Discussed proper air drying of equipment with person in charge **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled throughout kitchen under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under hand wash sink near wait station, hole in the wall where plumbing is located. Discussed with manager. -Behind rack in storage area near mop sink, hole in wall. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwaves at end of cooks line near dish machine. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Two live flies flying around the drain at wait station under hand wash sink, no food contamination observed. -One live fly on cooks line flying around, no food contamination observed. -One live fly in back storage area, no food contamination observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Frozen shrimp in shallow pan stored over ready to eat packaged frozen foods, discussed with manager, manager moved pan to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Placed on hot holding at 8:40am sausage links (125F - Hot Holding) at 9:05am retempted at 9:10am 179F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Stainless steel cleaner stored above clean plates on cook line, discussed with manager, manager moved cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Hash browns (106F - cooling) Tempted at approximately 9:45am stored inside cartons on counter in back prep area with hot tap water to rehydrate potatoes. Per Person in charge they were there for 30minutes. Corporate recipe states to cool product in refrigeration for 30 minutes, then remove from carton and place on shallow pan to continue cooling process. Manger placed on sheet pans and placed in walk in cooler retempted at approximately 11:00am 42F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Clean utensils stored in pans on top shelf near three compartment sink not protected from dust and debris, manager moved pans under shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead spider on premises. -Dead spider found on wait station near microwave, manager discarded and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse and beverage stored on top of microwave in wait station, manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Food storage equipment near dish machine, discussed with manager. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled throughout kitchen under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Walk in cooler crate of milk on floor, operator moved from floor and placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Under hand wash sink near wait station, hole in the wall where plumbing is located. Discussed with manager. -Behind rack in storage area near mop sink, hole in wall. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Rack near Dish machine holding clean food storage equipment soiled with debris. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -On cooks line on top of microwaves, discussed with manager. Manager turned to-go containers upside down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottle of water and what looks like liquid butter, stored on cooks line, discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwaves at end of cooks line near dish machine. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall in storage area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Perkins.
How does Perkins compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Perkins most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Perkins' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Perkins have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Perkins means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Perkins inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins is inspected around two times per year on average.
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