Perkins American Food CO
7625 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5807931
What drove the grade
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection8 basic (3 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Container of sugar by coffee station not labeled , operator labeled sugar container
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
On cooks line
Repeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on wait station by coffee section
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
In container of powdered sugar, operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
By wait station and coffee station
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Behind / underneath dish machine in dish area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.