Perkins Family Restaurant

5921 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

American

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Perkins Family Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 6, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Perkins Family Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 6, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Perkins Family Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the men's restroom hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoop in a container of sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tile vents with black build up in the establishment.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the cook line prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the cook line reach in freezer and the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths left on the cook line counters. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Employee labeled bottle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf with sanitizer bottle.

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perkins Family Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perkins Family Restaurant on file is from Dec 6, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perkins Family Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Perkins Family Restaurant.

How does Perkins Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Perkins Family Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Perkins Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perkins Family Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Perkins Family Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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