Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Bartow facility scores 87, putting Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all but one employee certificate being expired.
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave on the cook line with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in the dish washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food residues on the cook line.
22-16-4
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the prep table next to the
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Bottom microwave next to the waffle station. **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to the waffle station.
22-08-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. All reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-01-4
74
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottl next to the ice cream freezer. The spray bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad mix 47F, shredded cheese 47F inside the salad reach in cooler. The product was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed a copy to the email provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table near the walk in cooler. . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Bottom microwave next to the Beverage-Air upright reach in cooler.
14-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid on the front counter service area next to the ice cream freezer. The spray bottles labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the upright reach in freezer next to the fryers.
23-03-4
47
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over salmon inside the reach in drawer on the cook line. The salmon was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager on duty wasn't able to answer the temperature for hot holding.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled located at the end of the prep table next to the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid at the waitress station. The spray bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top microwave next to the upright reach in cooler on the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching the salad mix. The tongs was removed. Tongs on equipment handle. Tongs was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left side lid missing on the dumpster.
33-15-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Pink cup with coffee like substance on the cook line. The beverage was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
24-08-4
50
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sondra Miles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Not certified. Class scheduled. Must be certified by next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. meat loaf (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sirloin (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (50F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawer under the waffle station. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shelled eggs over sausage in the bottom section of the small flip top reach in cooler next to the flat grill on the cook line. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat loaf (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sirloin (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (50F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawer under the waffle station. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sondra Miles. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023. February 1,2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of sweet corn. Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on the table next to the waffle maker and single door reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-08-4
50
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on back door. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 1 live fly on napkins in dry storage. Manager eradicated and discarded napkins **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on back door. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in dry storage **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by Co2 tank. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink in dish area not properly attached. Observed water leaking from hand sink pipe on cook line **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed damaged and leaking hose bibb to left side of back door **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Observed Standing grey water in floor drain on cook line. Manager cleaned and sanitized area and has plumber coming out **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of microwave in kitchen. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
50
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of sanitizer on server station not labeled. Manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-23
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked in server salad station.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in server salad station soiled Walk in cooler racks soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of kitchen cleaner on shelf next to-pie cutter. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of dipper well on expo line with mold like debris
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion bowl in container of fruit at server station
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 cellphone on cook line on microwave
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked ice bin lid. Observed dipper well with towel around spigot and not functioning properly
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water spraying from crack in water line under dipperwell at expo station
29-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280.
How does Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.
Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 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 Restaurant and Bakery 1280 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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