Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
By comparison, the average Cape Coral facility scores 77, putting Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf and green beans not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The cook removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several gaskets torn on cook line.
14-11-5
61
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a package of Tylenol Medication above prep table. The Tylenol was removed from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The cook removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above prep table. The manager inverted plastic plates above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 to 3 small flying insects in kitchen. The manager stated the exterminator is scheduled for a service visit 6/12/2024. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed 2 small flying insects in kitchen area. The next scheduled pest control service 6/12/2024. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave fan guard cover/splatter shield is damaged in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed interior of microwave on cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
61
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 to 3 small flying insects in kitchen. The manager stated the exterminator is scheduled for a service visit 6/12/2024. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded cracked eggs from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Microwave fan guard cover/splatter shield is damaged in kitchen. **Warning**
14-04-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach-in coolers across from cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. **Warning**
25-06-4
43
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steaks in reach-in cooler on cook line. The manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg carton. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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. Emailed GM DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The GM verified receipt and is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Paperwork for shelled eggs on cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield soiled in kitchen area.
38-01-4
45
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw chicken in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler under raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager printed out and is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Control Form for Shelled Eggs across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin door soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in stand up reach-in cooler in prep area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching product in flour and sugar.
10-01-5
41
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Advil medicine above prep table. The GM removed the bottle of Advil from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs over ready to eat sausage links in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved shelled eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in reach-in cooler. The GM removed cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator washing cups in hand washing sink. Educated operator on only utilizing hand washing sink for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. The GM stated they just received new high temperature dishwashing.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure in women's restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn holding diary products.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The GM removed utensils from standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink on prep line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright beside steam table in kitchen area. The GM inverted folks with handle first. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
30
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburgers over ready to eat vegetables in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed raw hamburgers in bottom shelf beside raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 cook touching face while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing and observed cook washing after educated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink across from prep area. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. The manager is currently filling out employee training booklets. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. **Warning**
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No cleaning access to grease trap. Observed heavy grease like substance on grease traps. **Warning**
28-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up beside steam table. **Warning**
24-18-4
43
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook using his cell phone then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. Educated cook on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs. The cook stated he was going to discarded cracked eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cooks touching aprons and cloths while in food preparation. **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. The cook could not answer questions pertaining temperatures and reheating. **Warning**
53A-17-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled on cook line. The cook stated they had not used microwaves on cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251.
How does Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1251 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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