Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 2626 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2626 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
License #: 6207088
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Servers station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under trays next to mop sink
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dry storage
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under dish machine
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Servers station
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Croutons on line **Corrected On-Site**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by hand wash sink in server prep area: not holding temp; reach in cooler on cook line by door: not holding temp; reach in cooler closest to dish washing area: door in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Server prep area.
2/28/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back prep area and servers area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by hand wash sink in server prep area: not holding temp; reach in cooler on cook line by door: not holding temp; reach in cooler closest to dish washing area: door in disrepair.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Throughout. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Server prep area.
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Servers area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Multiple occurrences. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 47°, sausage 46°, cheese 48°, cheese 53°, sliced tomato 46°, sliced tomato 50°, lettuce 53°, lettuce 50°. Corrective action: moved items to reach/walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager on duty not following through with cooling and cold holding procedures.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Servers area.
2/27/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On cooks line.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Sheet pans and muffin tins by ice maker.
  • Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Drinks on cooks line and in bakery cooler.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Cooks line.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Coats o. Cooks line and soda boxes.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old date dots stuck to clean lexans above 3 comp sink.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Tiles missing by back door.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 56°, applesauce 55°, ranch dressing 55° reach in cooler in servers area. Pies 48° reach in cooler next to hand wash sink by register.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tub of turkey gravy covered in plastic wrap 48° with condensation in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. 6 pan inside hand wash sink by cashiers station.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 comp sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey gravy in walk in cooler.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Regrouting during visit.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cooler gaskets on cooks ,line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At server bus/dish area
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Hash brown 48°, sausage 60°, beef 47°, roast beef 47°
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in dry storage area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dishwash area and three compartment sink area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in heavily soiled container between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Dishwash area hands ink used as dump sink for food, drinks and ice.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair doors on reach in cooler broken
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
8/14/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. coolers on the cookline
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. under three compartment sink
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in dry storage
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. throughout kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout kitchen
  • Observed hole in wall. dry storage
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair doors on reach in cooler broken
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oncookline
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice scoop bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chocolate in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives in pie making station Corrected On Site.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Box of mugs on the floor in the dry storage room
  • Cracked plastic food containers above the three compartment sink.
  • Food debris on foor near ice machine.
  • Critical - Improper cooling method-cooked ice covered while cooling down-walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Improper cooling methold-cooked meat covered while cooling down-walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Interior of microwave soiled.Microwave lcocated on cookline.
  • Critical - No hand wash soap at hand wash sink near ice machine.COS
  • Critical - REach in cooler gaskets soiled. Cooler located in wait area.
  • Tong hanging on draw warmer. Warmer located in wait area.
  • Wet wiping cloth on counter.COS
  • Critical - food container not labeled-flour-under prep table across from ice machine.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....waitress station cooler--frozen ---by juice dispenser
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...salad cooler...temperature at 50F-foods iced--compressor frozen
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...top section of reachin cooler opposite flattop grill by kitchen door.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable......inner door panel--reachin cooler opposite flattop grill closest to dishwasher area
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated black substance---airvent above sodabox rack
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Corrected On Site.--new products put in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk--waitress station cooler Corrected On Site...moved to working cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham chunks Corrected On Site...new product put in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in prep area....handsink...opposite proofer
  • Plumbing system in disrepair...drainpipe broken at slopsink area at dishwasher area
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. strawberries in walk in cooler
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. cracked/broken tile
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk pancake batter at 55F on 2-21-11 and 55F at callback on 4-21-11.
  • Critical - Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cracking raw eggs, preportioning ham, cheese without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. wait/pickup area
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. can wash area
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under back door
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. water, food debris accumulated in low grout areas of floor in kitchen
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. peg board holding utensils, lids, etc in dishwasher area
  • Critical - Violation: 41A-09-1 Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wiping cloth bucket on main prep table on cook line
4/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. rear
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. water, food debris accumulated in low grout areas of floor in kitchen
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station handsink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. both kitchen handsinks
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. wait station handsink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop at drink station on soda grill
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. tongs for salad laying in salad
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. wait/pickup area
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. John Boylan
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. waitress scooping ice with glass.
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. cook handling raw eggs with gloves on then throwing kielbaba, precooked sausage patty on grill without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. in rear of bin near dishwasher area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. wiping cloth bucket on main prep table on cook line
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. space under back door
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cracking raw eggs, touching cooked bacon, throwing precooked sausage , kielbaba on grilll without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. can wash area
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. peg board holding utensils, lids, etc in dishwasher area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cook line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. waitress area
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to go cartons not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at handwash sink near ice machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
6/28/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....salads dressings bottles at salad station....you can put a chart on wall to identify bottles if they stay in the same position on line.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...left side of hotwell broken--no food here...soup on grill.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor...drystorage room--2 opened bags of flour---by back wall near shelves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint...dishmachine employee.
  • Observed build-up of food debris--top of dishmachine by doors.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor...bakery trays by blodgett oven.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...dishmachine area--knives stored between table and wall---left side of machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture...prep sink faucet by dishmachine ---unable to turn off completely.
  • Critical. 1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water...produce walkin cooler---old recessed floor drain not even with surrounding floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at chaulking at handsink by icemachine.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.--flour bins
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.--salads cooler at waittress area---put thermometer inside unit
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.----pie cooler by icemachine
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods---walkin cooler where eggs stored----speedrack on right-3rd rack in---beef stored avove seafood Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.--icemachine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair--4burner stove leg broken by bakery area
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers...above dishmachine area
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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