Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged floor tiles in walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops for butter and sour cream in standing water 103F.
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well in use but no running water. Standing water at 103F. Operator stated part on order to repair stripped faucet.
10-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf above three compartment sink and shelf next to walk in cooler.
16-46-4
78
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Potato soup at 83F in hot holding cabinet. Operator stated it was put in 30 minutes ago. Moved to microwave to reheat. Reheat temp was 169F at 1 hour. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soufflé cup used as a scoop in bulk brown sugar in prep area. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above prep table where they were portioning food.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on bottom of reach in freezer at end of cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Mucinex on counter at server station. Operator removed from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution at 200 ppm for chlorine at three compartment sink across from dishwasher. Operator added water to sink to dilute ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Observed kids cheeseburger offered with asterisk to be undercooked.
03C-16-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed at front lobby. License shows current in system.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing pastries in kitchen.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in side of exit door to outside in mop bucket room with daylight coming through when door closed.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on gaskets of reach in cooler at server station.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler by server station. Operator moved to separate area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler across from cook's line with rust pitted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware retrieved from dishwasher with food contact surface up in baskets. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
45
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hollandaise sauce in steam table at 122F for 2.5 hours. Operator added water to steam table and was reheating sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. Operator printed and added to cleanup materials during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator stated they were out of high temperature heat strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacles in women's restrooms.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal and plastic containers on shelf over three compartment sink wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in baking prep area.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean silverware in baskets with food contact surface up.
24-18-4
55
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub face with gloved hands then begin preparing food without changing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
12A-25-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator stated currently out of heat test strips.
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on stainless steel shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave guard damaged on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup used as a scoop in bulk bread crumbs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner on ledge above flattop grill. Operator moved to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on cooks line next to steam table. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting metal pans across from dishwasher.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged gasket seal on door to walk-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven in prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid damaged and unable to be closed. Lying on ground next to dumpster.
33-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140.
How does Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 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 Restaurant and Bakery 1140 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1140 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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