Perry's BBQ

3800 Us 98 N #668, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Perry's BBQ, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen, employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler.

23-24-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen next to 3-compartment sink blocked by tub, employee removed tub. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored with cooked pasta in flip top unit, manager removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-08-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor on cook line, employee removed cooking oil from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on drain rack by 3-compartment sink.

23-03-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area, manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed container of chicken from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield.

22-20-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Observed at hand sink in kitchen.

29-11-4

Nov 28, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust between equipment at front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork stored on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

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. Provided form to facility. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can, employee moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by sort drink system next to walk in cooler.

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork stored on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed pork on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board, employee replaced with new board. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at79F, e removed utensil and water by rice cooker at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in dry storage area near pass through window.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perry's BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perry's BBQ on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perry's BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Perry's BBQ.

How does Perry's BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Perry's BBQ most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Perry's BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perry's BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Perry's BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Perry's BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Perry's BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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