Bartow, Polk County

PERKINS RESTAURANT AND BAKERY 1280

150 E VAN FLEET DR, Bartow, FL 33830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Jun 4, 2026
City
Bartow
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 24609362

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24609361

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave on the cook line with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 24609359

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in the dish washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24609360

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food residues on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-04: Time Extended

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24489476

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the cook line. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 24489477

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all but one employee certificate being expired.

22-08-4

Detail 24489478

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave on the cook line with food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 24489480

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean dishes in the dish washing area.

22-16-4

Detail 24489479

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of food residues on the cook line.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23870957

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the prep table next to the

14-04-4

Detail 23870956

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Bottom microwave next to the waffle station. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23870954

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to the waffle station.

23-01-4

Detail 23870955

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. All reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23658909

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad mix 47F, shredded cheese 47F inside the salad reach in cooler. The product was put on ice. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23658910

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottl next to the ice cream freezer. The spray bottle was removed. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23658906

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 a copy to the email provided. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23658907

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table near the walk in cooler. . Repeat Violation

14-04-4

Detail 23658912

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Bottom microwave next to the Beverage-Air upright reach in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 23658908

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid on the front counter service area next to the ice cream freezer. The spray bottles labeled. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23658911

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the upright reach in freezer next to the fryers.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 23315695

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over salmon inside the reach in drawer on the cook line. The salmon was relocated. Corrected On-Site

53A-10-4

Detail 23315696

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager on duty wasn't able to answer the temperature for hot holding.

22-02-4

Detail 23315700

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled located at the end of the prep table next to the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23315701

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid at the waitress station. The spray bottle was labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23315703

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Pink cup with coffee like substance on the cook line. The beverage was discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23315702

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.

33-15-4

Detail 23315698

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left side lid missing on the dumpster.

10-06-5

Detail 23315699

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching the salad mix. The tongs was removed. Tongs on equipment handle. Tongs was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23315697

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top microwave next to the upright reach in cooler on the cook line.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-04-6

Detail 22492306

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Sondra Miles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Not certified. Class scheduled. Must be certified by next routine inspection. Time Extended

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22484905

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shelled eggs over sausage in the bottom section of the small flip top reach in cooler next to the flat grill on the cook line. The eggs was relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22484911

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. meat loaf (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sirloin (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (50F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawer under the waffle station. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22484910

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat loaf (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sirloin (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (50F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawer under the waffle station. Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 22484909

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/ Sondra Miles. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22484907

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023. February 1,2024 Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22484908

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of sweet corn. Walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22484906

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on the table next to the waffle maker and single door reach in cooler. Warning

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-11-4

Detail 22182989

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Time Extended

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22176409

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 1 live fly on napkins in dry storage. Manager eradicated and discarded napkins Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-05-4

Detail 22176411

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on back door. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Observed 2 live roaches on wall in dry storage. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

36-11-4

Detail 22176410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Time Extended

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 22160572

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in dry storage Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22160568

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on back door. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22160569

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22160567

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by Co2 tank. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area Corrective Action Taken Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22160574

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of microwave in kitchen. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22160573

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on floor in kitchen and prep area Warning

29-19-4

Detail 22160570

Basic - Observed Standing grey water in floor drain on cook line. Manager cleaned and sanitized area and has plumber coming out Warning

29-07-5

Detail 22160566

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed damaged and leaking hose bibb to left side of back door Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22160571

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink in dish area not properly attached. Observed water leaking from hand sink pipe on cook line Warning

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-62-1

Detail 21751643

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

41-17-4

Detail 21751645

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of sanitizer on server station not labeled. Manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21751646

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-23

14-38-4

Detail 21751642

Basic - Food storage container lid cracked in server salad station.

23-03-4

Detail 21751644

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in server salad station soiled Walk in cooler racks soiled

14-17-4

Detail 21751647

Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21234973

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of kitchen cleaner on shelf next to-pie cutter. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21234978

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of dipper well on expo line with mold like debris

14-01-5

Detail 21234979

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion bowl in container of fruit at server station

40-06-5

Detail 21234980

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cook line on microwave

14-11-5

Detail 21234975

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked ice bin lid. Observed dipper well with towel around spigot and not functioning properly

36-01-4

Detail 21234976

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment

23-03-4

Detail 21234977

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler racks

29-08-4

Detail 21234974

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water spraying from crack in water line under dipperwell at expo station

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-10-4

Detail 20782566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on low boys on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-12: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20775632

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly on wall at server station Observed 15 live flies on ceiling, and mop sink Observed 1 live fly on cutting board. Manager moved to dish area for cleaning. Observed 6 live flies in dish area under sink. Observed 7 live flies on boxes of lids and paper towels in dry storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20775631

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles of sanitizer on server counter next to single service cups and napkins for customers. Employee removed Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 20775629

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. On cook line. Manager opened dispenser, new one is on order Warning

41-04-4

Detail 20775627

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed vape pen on server station along with box of pepcid ac as well. Emplo removed Warning

14-10-4

Detail 20775633

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on low boys on cook line Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20775630

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Cove molding broke by mop sink and to left of back door Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 20775634

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In back prep area Warning

29-19-4

Detail 20775628

Basic - Standing water in floor drain at dish area. Employee verified drain keeps getting clogged. Manager got drain cleared Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-12-4

Detail 20346799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing in back kitchen by prep sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Time Extended

35B-07-4

Detail 20346800

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Air curtain for back door is not operational Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Manager installed screen until air curtain is repaired Time Extended

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 20336741

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 large live flying insect on cook line not landing on food contact surfaces. Observed 5 live flying insects on slald spinner top in prep area. Observed 4 live flying insects on case of gravy mix in back prep area. Observed 2 live flying insects in mop area not landing on surfaces Observed 2 live flying insects in dry storage. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20336740

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line by flat top pork sausage (92°F - Hot Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded product Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20336745

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Quat sanitizer on counter next to server ice and straws. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20336749

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange juice nozzle on dispenser has mold like substance on food contact point and around nozzle Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20336744

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by server station/ display area blocked by ladder Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20336743

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20336747

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind Co2 machine and under cook line equipment Warning

36-12-4

Detail 20336748

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing in back kitchen by prep sink Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20336746

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Around mop sink Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20336750

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled on cook line Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20336739

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of server cooler above salad make table soiled with slime and mold like substance. Warning

35B-07-4

Detail 20336751

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Air curtain for back door is not operational Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20336742

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dry storage and back prep area in kitchen Warning