Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
37
Score
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to 12 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Mount Dora restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to the freezer for quick cooling. Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) rechecked 33F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on counter with waffle maker and toaster. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets. Flat top grill Long white cut board at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by cook line. Vents in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor by dish washer. Floor under prep sink. Floor by three compartment sink. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light cover by bake area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line. Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Trash cans soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Reach in freezer at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dishwasher soiled. Wall in dry storage. Wall by floor drains in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
37
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in dish room - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located near wall in cooler 77f - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in from bakery area by counter Ceiling tile over juice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. All muffin pans - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Gaskets both walk in soiled Speed rack soiled Exterior and inter all trash cab Exterior storage containers under bakery shelves Prep shelves back of house Walls walk in cooler Fan motor walk in cooler Mop bucket Soda water drink station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in dish room - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located near wall in cooler 77f - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on cook line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in from bakery area by counter Ceiling tile over juice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in cooler server line broken door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. All muffin pans - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Gaskets both walk in soiled Speed rack soiled Exterior and inter all trash cab Exterior storage containers under bakery shelves Prep shelves back of house Walls walk in cooler Fan motor walk in cooler Mop bucket Soda water drink station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls and floor and floor drains soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire back of house **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
45
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects back of house **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over mashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands in dish room
27-19-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes in walk in freezer. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located near wall in cooler 77°f
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in from bakery area by counter Ceiling tile over juice machine
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White platter on dish rack near handwashing sink in dish room
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack in racks in dish area
24-06-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Container on speed racks back of house near stockroom Containers in dish room on rack
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large reach in cooler server line broken door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. All muffin pans
14-13-4
Basic - Light not functioning in back hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Gaskets both walk in soiled Speed rack soiled Exterior and inter all trash cab Exterior storage containers under bakery shelves Prep shelves back of house Walls walk in cooler Fan motor walk in cooler Mop bucket Soda water drink station **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak pre rinse nozzle
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatulas torn **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Walls and floor and floor drains soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Entire back of house **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
22
Dec 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
14
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw fish stored over cooked meatloaf in reachin cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw beef store with cooked meatloaf in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - gallon of bleach stored next to sugar packets at ice cream station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - kitchen aid mixer head - white cutting board on cooks line. -Interior of fryers and baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at ice cream station
31A-11-4
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/ **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - damaged ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting stored at 3 compartment sink in back area across ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - sunglasses, cell phone stored on shelf next to Togo containers above Togo area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler - walk in freezer -Under all equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen areas
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of baking ovens in back area. - all microwaves on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine - All speed racks -Exterior of all equipment in entire kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-27-5
20
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hash browns (67F - Cold Holding); -sausage patties (67F - Cold Holding) - Operator placed item in walk-in cooler for quick cool New temperature: sausage patties 51°,hash browns 55° **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored on front counter. - gallon of detergent stored next tofood items in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands in sink next to coffee urn.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior of fryer and fry baskets - white cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at dessert station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand sink at dessert station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. - certificates not completely filled out.
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Server **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Line cook **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flat top grill missing front cover. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout entire kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - baking oven in back area -Microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at dessert station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Atosa cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled floors. -walk-in cooler and Freezer - under all cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over expo - vent above walk-in doors.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Salmon **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on cooks line.
14-09-4
13
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
25
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery.
How does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Perkins Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Perkins Restaurant & 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 & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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