PERKINS RESTAURANT

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sausage gravy (46F - Cooling) in the walk on cooler. The sausage gravy was prepared and date marked 10/20. The operator discarded the gravy. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed sausage gravy (46F - Cooling) in the walk on cooler. The sausage gravy was prepared and date marked 10/20. The operator discarded the gravy. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented #10 can of green beans. The operator segregated the green beans for return. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee not properly wash hands before putting in gloves before working with food. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash hands with no soap in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ham in the walk in cooler. The operator properly the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped cream (52F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler on the server expo line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2 hours. The above foods were stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee rinse hands in the three compartment sink before putting in gloves. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in the men's employee restroom.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a styrofoam cup with no handle used as a scoop for sugar in dry storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee vaping device on a food preparation surface on the cook line. The employee properly stored the personal item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the doors leading to the hot water heater.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of pumpkin pie stored on the floor in the walk on freezer.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in a drawer at the server station.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar removed from the original container not labeled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). The operator stated the above products have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator covered the containers. Observed cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (42F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (43F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed the operator was unaware of thermometer calibration.

Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Observed an asterisk on the menu for the kids cheeseburger directing the consumer to the consumer advisory.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink on the cook line. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink on the expo line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed plastic wrap stored underneath paper towels in the prep area. The operator properly stored the plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored near to go boxes on the front line. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored above a food preparation area in the prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Plastic portion cup with no handle used to dispense multiple food items on the expo line. The operator removed the portion cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat mashed potatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the mashed potatoes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on the cook line.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked in the back storage area. For reporting purposes only.

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 dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink for proper sanitization. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (59F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (52F - Cold Holding); salsa (49F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the above foods have been held less than 3 hours. The operator moved the above foods to another cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Observed a carton of egg whites held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator stated the egg whites were opened 2 days ago. The operator date marked the egg whites. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line blocked with trays of bread. The operator removed the trays of bread. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in the kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above clean dishes in the dish area. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages stored with food for customers in the walk in cooler and the cooler in the wait station. The operator properly stored the employee beverages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracking shell eggs and changing gloved but not washing hands in between changing gloves. Informed employee of proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed employee cracking shell eggs and handle clean plates without changing gloved or washing hands in between. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 dead flies on top of microwave at end of cooks line. 1 live fly at cooks line. 3 live flies at prep area landing on prep table and 4 fresh cooked muffins. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed 3 dead flies on top of microwave at end of cooks line, 1 live fly at cooks line, 1 live fly at prep area, and 1 live fly at back room on top of trash can. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed thermometer still soiled Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed operator is working on completing training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on cooks line with buildup of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed door handles on cooks line with buildup of debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen. Observed fan covers in Walk-in cooler with dust buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed fan covers in Walk-in cooler with dust buildup. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pan lids stored in dirty plastic crate under prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed pan lids stored in dirty plastic crate under prep table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout kitchen soiled and food debris under equipment. Repeat 8-10-23 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed floor throughout kitchen soiled and food debris under equipment. Repeat 8-10-23 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed cracked plastic containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy buildup of grease on ground all around dumpster area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed heavy buildup of grease on ground all around dumpster area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler coolers soiled at cooks line and service line. Repeat 8-10-22 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed gasket on reach-in cooler coolers soiled at cooks line and service line. Repeat 8-10-22 Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to lids under prep table and to manual dicer under prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observed old food stuck to lids under prep table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at shelf above 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at shelf above 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Zanta medication on shelf over cooks make table on cooks line. Observed employee remove medication. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracking shell eggs and changing gloved but not washing hands in between changing gloves. Informed employee of proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 dead flies on top of microwave at end of cooks line. 1 live fly at cooks line. 3 live flies at prep area landing on prep table and 4 fresh cooked muffins. Warning

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fly land on 4 muffins at prep table. Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter in wait staff dessert room.Warning Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on cooks line with buildup of debris. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen. Observed fan covers in Walk-in cooler with dust buildup. Warning

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pan lids stored in dirty plastic crate under prep table. Warning

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth in freezer draw at cooks line on top of food. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on shelf at dishwasher area on clean dish side of dishwasher machine. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drink while washing dishes. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout kitchen soiled and food debris under equipment. Repeat 8-10-23 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy buildup of grease on ground all around dumpster area. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knife in bucket of sanitizer at cooks line. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cooks line soiled with old food debris. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler coolers soiled at cooks line and service line. Repeat 8-10-22 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck to lids under prep table and to manual dicer under prep table. Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at shelf above 3 compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 8-10-22 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages in Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler at wait staff dessert room over consumers food. Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door ajar with extension cord. Flies were observed present in establishment. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed bucket of sanitizer on counter at cooks line. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed omelette station make table: ; ham (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Observed operator reduced temperature control on unit put ice on items and covered. Ham 40F,cheese 39F and slice tomatoes 40F at end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink on cooks line blocked with pots and pans. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink wait staff side of cooks line. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks on cooks line, wait staff side of cooks line, and front counter. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen with heavy dust buildup. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter at cooks line and wait staff area. Observed operator remove beverages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and keys on shelf above food prep at cooks line. Observed operator remove personal items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks prepping food without hair restraints. Observed employees put on hair nets. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on on reach-in cooler at wait staff station. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black substance buildup in microwave at prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris buildup on reach-in cooler gaskets on cook and wait staff lines. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair observed hand sink on cooks line with drain pipe disconnected. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not inverted or protected on cooks line. Observed operator invert containers. Corrected On-Site Warning