Perkins Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Perkins Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Perkins Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed an employee with wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 000ppm); Person in charge refilled and Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary recheck 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on waitstaff line butter (57F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours and placed it in the walk in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
74
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front kitchen area reach in cooler butter (48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that it had been there for approximately 2 hours and placed it in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above microwave in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on east side of building.
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid on one side.
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled gaskets with dried food particles and mold like substance in reach in cooler .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Aug 19, 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 on cooks line in main kitchen area Pork Sausage (85F - Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed sausage on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above microwave in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by mop sink in back kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler in back kitchen area and wait staff area gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
70
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 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. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm). Person in charge saw that the line was not in the sanitizer container all the way. Person in charge ; Dishwasher (Chlorine Retested 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table on grill line Cracked Shell Eggs (56F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that they had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed in Reach in cooler Observed in front service area Reach in cooler Butter pats (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it was over filled and had been in the Reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge removed the butter pats and placed in bottom of Reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over Grill in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on East side of parking area. Person in charge removed garbage from pad. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
58
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen,raw shell Eggs over Milk. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sprinkle topping in back dry storage area. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of kitchen above microwave. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of back kitchen above convection oven. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pancake Batter (58F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding. Person in charge stated it had been out at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Person in charge placed Pancake Batter in Reach in cooler. Observed Butter Pats (73F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge stated that the Butter Pats had been out at room temperature for Approximately 3 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Butter Pats. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw cut Beef over Pork Chops. Educated Person in charge on cold holding. Person in charge removed cut raw Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of kitchen above microwave. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of back kitchen above convection oven. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above fountain beverage station soiled .
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area above grill and fryers soiled hood filters with grease. -As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg and change gloves no hand washing by grill in main kitchen area. Educated employee on Handwashing and glove use Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher washing his hands in 3 bay compartment sink. Educated employee on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands in hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area above grill and fryers soiled hood filters with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster in back area of building on the east side.
33-19-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of kitchen above microwave. Observed 2 ceiling tiles with water damage in north end of back kitchen above convection oven.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perkins Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perkins Restaurant on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perkins Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Perkins Restaurant.
How does Perkins Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Perkins Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Perkins Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Perkins Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Perkins Restaurant 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perkins Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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