Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
39
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 10, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Spring Hill restaurant, which scores around 83. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sausage links on cook line.
03F-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 manager the DBPR form 5030-104.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maureen Brian Stephanie Monica Sam Jane Aya
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler, operator states it was open 2 days ago.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute on beverage machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the dinning area by the bathrooms.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dinning room area. Air vent in the storage room.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach at front door, operator cleaned up the roach. 1 dead roach in storage room, operator cleaned up the roach. Operator sanitized both areas **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in the kitchen equipment area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine liner separated from front of the bin, holding area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 pan cracked, operator discarded pan. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under kitchen equipment table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. 0 ppm, operator changed sani bucket, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler a cross from grill diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); Drop in cooler Shredded Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes(52F - Cold Holding) in cooler for less then two hours and operator discarded. Recheck diced ham 40f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer over bread. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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/ Brandon S.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
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/ 1 person in charge, 1 cook, 1 dishwasher, 1 bake , 4 servers.
53A-05-6
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine liner is separated from front of bin, holding water
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several gaskets on cook line and exterior of microwave solid and dust on black fan located on cook line counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on counter in prep area. Moved to bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In prep area under hand wash sink, 3 tiles broken, on floor
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler employee food on shelf over food for customers. They move it to the bottom shelf **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
33
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
78
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese Slices (47F - Cold Holding); Baked Potato (48F - Cold Holding); and Potato Cake Batter (49F - Cold Holding) in 4 door reach in cooler across from stove on cook line. Items have been in cooler for less than 4 hours and satisfactory temperatures were taken this morning. The evaporator was frozen over. Operator contacted technician for repair and they arrived by the end of the inspection. Operator had employee move items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at the establishment. Water is at 75F. Operator stated the hot water heater is pending a repair, and parts are arriving today to restore the hot water at the establishment. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks stored on counter and prep tables near food being prepared. Operator discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ready-to-eat sausage and ham in reach-in cooler across from grill. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with liner broken and guard broken. Operator stated that they are planning on replacing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing chemical stored above bag in the box items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust on cook line and above bakery item prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with liner broken and guard broken. Operator stated that they are planning on replacing machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor areas around some drains covered with standing water (in front of soda machine area in wait station, other stations in wait station/expo line, and underneath prep sink across from ice machine.). Operator stated floors were just done and need to be mopped in those areas.
36-22-4
74
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pies with a whipped cream frosting at 59F in a stand up reach-in cooler off the cook line that is at 48F at 10:15 AM. Operator stated the pies had been in the cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved pies to a different cooler and called for service on cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in corners of walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, dry storage area, and under warewashing area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to bags of bread. Employee moved. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
67
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cold hold unit on top of cooler on cook line not working. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Fan guards in walk in cooler Front of 2 door cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins Restaurant and Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery.
How does Perkins Restaurant and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.
Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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