Perkins

4335 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112
American
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Perkins has five inspections in the public record. Perkins was last inspected on Jan 5, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Perkins is from Jan 5, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Employee cracked raw shell eggs” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Perkins on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator had detergent and sanitizer crossed. Operator corrected, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. An employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled a clean place without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no quaternary chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee on the cook line with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in cooler #1.
29-49-6
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are six small flying insects in the dirty dish area of the dish washing area. None of the small flying insects are landing on food or clean food contact surfaces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: Observed two small flying insects on a wall in the dish washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The left hand door of the two door under counter freezer across from the deep fryer has exposed insulation. This is a repeat violation from 10/28/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor at the entrance to the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the fryer door handle. This is a repeat violation from 19/28/2022, 6/6/2022, 2/8/2022, 7/27/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-24: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
74
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are six small flying insects in the dirty dish area of the dish washing area. None of the small flying insects are landing on food or clean food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. At the hand washing sink in the servers area an employee washed their hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor at the entrance to the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the fryer door handle. This is a repeat violation from 19/28/2022, 6/6/2022, 2/8/2022, 7/27/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The left hand door of the two door under counter freezer across from the deep fryer has exposed insulation. This is a repeat violation from 10/28/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In the servers area there is a rack of clean silverware stored with the food contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
61
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk-in cooler there is two gallons of turkey gravy (46F - Cooling). Per operator and date marking the turkey gravy was prepared at 2:00 2/27/2022. Turkey gravy not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. A cook cracked eggs then handled a to go container without washing his hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk-in cooler there is two gallons of turkey gravy (46F - Cooling). Per operator and date marking the turkey gravy was prepared at 2:00 2/27/2022. Turkey gravy not cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine sanitizer test kit for the dishwasher. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. The cove molding is missing at the end of the wall between the dishwasher and the hand washing sink. This is a repeat violation from 6/6/2022, 2/28/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the fryer door handles. This is a repeat violation from 6/6/2022, 2/8/2022, 7/27/2021. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The left hand door of the two door under counter freezer has exposed insulation. This is a repeat violation from 6/6/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. There is a buildup of lime scale inside the dishwasher. This is a repeat violation from 6/6/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perkins last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perkins on file is from Jan 5, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perkins?

Across the inspection record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Perkins.

How does Perkins compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Perkins most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Perkins' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perkins have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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.