Perry's BBQ
3800 US 98 N #668, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Permanent Food Service · License 6306908
What drove the grade
No soap provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed at sink next to 3-compartment sink, employee provided soap.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed 89°F, employee replaced with 179°F water at front counter by rice cooker.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed on interior shield.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Observed next to walk in cooler.
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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.