Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280
150 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307181
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Diced sausage 52°F Diced ham 52f In the top section of the flip top reach in cooler next to the flat top grill on the cook line. The product was put on ice to bring the temperature to 41°F.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Microwave located on the expo line.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from faucet.
The single prep sink across from the prep table next to the walk in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Accumulation of grease under fryers in the kitchen.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.