Perkins Family Rest & Bakery Degrades its Sanitary Rating
8200 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32940
Health Inspection Reports
2/3/2017 | 5 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey gravy 45° **Warning**
High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Turkey gravy 45° from overnight. **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Eton, scheduled to take test on 2/16/17. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Turkey gravy in ineffective ice bath. **Warning**
1/20/2017 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - - From inspection on 2017-01-19: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-20: **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2017-01-19: Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. By fryers and refrigerator and throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-20: Improvement but, Work in progress. **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2017-01-19: Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-20: Work in progress. **Time Extended**
Intermediate - - From inspection on 2017-01-19: Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Eton and Samantha **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-20: **Time Extended**
Intermediate - - From inspection on 2017-01-19: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-01-20: **Time Extended**
1/19/2017 | 12 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead in trap between refrigerated rail and waffle maker on cook line. **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. By fryers and refrigerator and throughout kitchen. **Warning**
Basic - Heavy Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Warning**
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife in 110° water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 48° cut 45° from yesterday Chicken sausage 45 kielbasa 45 ham slices 44° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 on refrigerated rail 4 in trap between refrigerated rail and waffle maker at cook line. 2 in gap in wall in prep area. 4 on backside of table under south side grill. At least 20 on underside of grill table south side where cook is making food. **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Diced tomatoes 48° cut 45° from yesterday Chicken sausage 45 kielbasa 45 ham slices 44° **Warning**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Eton and Samantha **Warning**
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Reads 28° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees. **Warning**
8/11/2016 | 8 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Server used glass to scoop ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cookline units.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Server area
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake mix on ice bath 59°, suggested use of time as a public health control, has form filled out. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ice cream in drop in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block by tray of syrup bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area **Corrected On-Site**
3/8/2016 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-01-05: Basic - Freezer chest gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-08: Gasket still torn **Time Extended**
Basic - - From inspection on 2016-01-05: Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer chest. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-08: Beef pattys and onions rings found uncovered **Time Extended**
1/5/2016 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Freezer chest gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer chest. **Warning**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot line cold pan found french toast batter at 55° for 1 hour, potato pancake batter 50° for 1 hr. Waffle batter at 50° for 1 hr. Recommended rapid chill to 41°, manager placed items in blast chiller. Rechecked temperature and found at 39° Provided manager a Time As A Public Health Control Plan form and recommended that they implement this plan for these items. manager completed and signed form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs found stored over gallons of milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink located at end of hot line near Dishmachine . Currently operator has installed a chemical hand wash station Chemtech 400 series which uses cold water and a chemical sanitizer solution. Water temperature was 82° **Warning**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
8/20/2015 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside lift doors on warewashing machine. **Warning**
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Hot line flat top cutting board **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. All microwave ovens on hot line **Warning**
Basic - Light not functioning. Over hot line and dish machine in kitchen **Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Y connector at mop sink for red hose **Warning**
Intermediate - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Batter well used for pancake batter and potato pancake batter not working **Warning** At time of callback operator has placed this unit out of service for re-evaluation of use. No product found stored in this unit. All Time Temperature Control for Safety Foods are stored in reach in cooler
8/19/2015 | 13 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside lift doors on warewashing machine. **Warning**
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Hot line flat top cutting board **Warning**
Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Large Black table fan at end of hot line by dishmachine found soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. All microwave ovens on hot line **Warning**
Basic - Light not functioning. Over hot line and dish machine in kitchen **Warning**
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass front reach in cooler at wait station **Warning**
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket found stored on prep counter at back of kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cold pan found: Sliced tomatoes prepared on 8/18 found at 47° Diced tomatoes prepared on 8/18 found at 50° Diced ham prepared on 8/18 found at 48° Peeled hard cooked eggs prepared on 8/18 found at 47°At batter well: Pancake batter prepared on 8/18 found at 54°Manager discarded product **Warning**
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Inhaler found on counter next to clean utensils at cook station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. At cold Pan: sliced tomatoes prepared on 8/18 found at 47° Diced ham prepared on 8/18 found at 48° Peeled hard cooked eggs prepared on 8/18 found at 47° Diced tomatoes prepared on 8/18 found at 50°At Batter Well: Pancake batter prepared on 8/18 found at 54° Potato pancake batter prepared On 8/18 found at 55°**Warning**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Y connector at mop sink for red hose **Warning**
Intermediate - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Batter well used for pancake batter and potato pancake batter not working **Warning**
4/28/2015 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Dust residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On fan above cookline.
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing grout cookline **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Automatic hand wash does not reach 100°
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. French toast egg wash, batter, hash browns, operator states brought out at 7:30, it is now 9:30, any remaining must be discarded at 11:30.
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Spiders and spiderwebs in water softener room.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. French toast egg wash, hash browns, batter. Operator filled out form, keep available for future inspections. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Stuffing and rice in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Chicken 77° on speed rack in kitchen 20 minutes, placed in walk in cooler.
1/22/2015 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Missing grout cookline.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef and chicken 44° in cookline drawers.
10/7/2014 | 5 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Holes in wall. Several small holes by syrup station and wall by walk in cooler.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for muffin mix. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pantry **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pantry **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. By tea machine due 2/12/14
7/3/2014 | 9 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under flat top grill nearest office. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pantry **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris in dishwashing area.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 2 Server areas**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid. **Corrected On-Site**
3/14/2014 | 11 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used cup to scoop ice
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Right grill station 132°
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Pantry **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Pantry
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Pantry
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in and pantry area. Corrected On-Site**
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
11/20/2013 | 12 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse on ledge above prep line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Hole in ceiling. In water softener room **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 47° melon 47° placed on ice bath
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area **Repeat Violation**
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By restrooms **Repeat Violation**
7/15/2013 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Holes in ceiling in water softener area.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area **Corrected On-Site**
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By rest room
11/20/2012 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on shelf over pies in server area **Corrected On-Site**
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Found at 10 ppm. Recommended using 3 comp sink to sanitize dishes rechecked and found at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Critical - Observed cutting board on cook line with black mold like substance in grooves. Recommended scrubbing and bleaching before use.
Observed knifes stored in dirty knife holder on cook line
Observed personal care item stored with food. Keys and cell phone by bread on cook line shelf **Corrected On-Site**
7/24/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Observed several sanitized plates on cook line with food debris. Cook took plates to dish area to be sanitized. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Electric Paper towel despenser not working. Operator replaced battery. Corrected On Site.
Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
Observed moderate food debris built up dish machine
3/20/2012 | 12 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.cooked prime ribb is stored below raw meats on the speed racks in walk in cooler
Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.server touched bread with bare hands Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.north coolerRepeat Violation.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.south reachin and pull out cooler drawer
Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.tested at 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.moderate Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed soil buildup in the container used to put the ice scoop in Corrected On Site.
Wet mop not hung to dry. the mops are hanging oitside from the building ladder not at a grey water drain
No copy of latest inspection report. Repeat Violation.
11/23/2011 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Violation: 15-32-1Observed cook line reach-in cooler gasket torn All
11/22/2011 | 12 Violations | Rating 2.75/5
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ALL PHF'S IN COOK LINE COOLER ranging 55F to 57F
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cook line cooler on west end ambient temperature 59F
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.west end cooler
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.cook line
Observed cook line reach-in cooler gasket torn All
Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.through out kitchen Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of all microwaves on cook line heavly soiled.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.interior door
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
No copy of latest inspection report.
3/16/2011 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pancake batter 52 DF and waffle batter 47 DF at bakfast line cooler for less than 4 hours.RECOMMEND USING TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL.NOTE:BATTERS IN WIC 39 DF.
Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Repackaged cooked pasta cooling in deep container in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.Pasta placed one layer on shallow pan to complete cooling.
Critical - Cold holding equipment,batter cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food for blue berries in freezer. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employee engage in dishwashing,handle dirty dish ware then clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
Observed two cutting boardsgrooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at two grill stations.Repeat violation.RECOMMEND USI OTHER SIDE OF BOARDS.Corrected On Site.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Observed door gaskets splitting/torn and in disrepair on several coolers on cook and waitress lines.
Critical - Hot water not provided at both restroom hand wash sinks used by employees.Noted water temperature 67-77 DF at sinks.
Critical - Observed toxic item,QA sanitizier stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
12/3/2010 | 14 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells on cook line.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter blend 54F less than 4 hours recommend rapid chill.Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.front entrance
Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.handling cracked eggs.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.butter scoop. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when changing glovesCorrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
Observed cook line cutting boards badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.recommend resurface
Critical - Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin.
Observed heavy build-up of food debris on all cook line cooler gaskets and cook line shelves
Cleaned and sanitized forks stored in server RIC not stored handles up. Corrected On Site.
Observed heavy grease accumulated on floor in storage room by grease tanks.
Observed moderate food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
Observed heavy dust on air conditioning vent covers.dish area
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.glass cleaner. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
12/19/2008 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unitat front display case. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon and sausage in 2 door upright at end of cook's line. Corrected On Site.
Observed wall soiled with black debris in dry storage room, near ceiling.
7/14/2008 | 8 Violations | Rating 4/5
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Top section of cook's line coolers not maintaining phf's at 41 degrees or lower. Bottom temperatures are reading 35-38 degrees in same units. Keep phf's in other cold holding units until serviced.
Observed grease accumulated floor in dry storage room.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Souffle cup found in bulk bin of chocolate chips. Corrected On Site.
Observed medium build-up of grease on hood filters above fryers
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; lid of bulk container is cracked and could cause physical contamination of food stored in that bin.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Phf's in top of cook's reachin's at both ends of grill line found at 50-54 degrees fahrenheit. Phf's discarded immediately. Corrected On Site.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth found on cutting board on cooks line.
Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of foods in bin not labeled in dry storage. Corrected On Site.