Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres
Last inspected:
2700 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971Part of: Perkins Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres has accumulated 279 violations across 39 inspections between 2016 and October 2025, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection — nearly 40% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on October 13, 2023 for fly activity. Five disciplinary actions resulting in $2,600 in combined fines have been issued against the establishment. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including employee health reporting failures cited in at least three inspections, chemical storage violations appearing in nearly every recent inspection, and improper hand-washing and cooking temperature violations documented multiple times. Fire safety violations involving electrical wiring contaminated with grease and food debris were documented in December 2024 and October 2024. The most recent inspections show ongoing compliance issues: a complaint inspection on October 14, 2025 resulted in a warning after eight violations including two employee health violations and two chemical storage violations; a follow-up complaint inspection on October 17, 2025 was completed with compliance noted.
Most recent closure: October 13, 2023 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Emergency Closure History (1)
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024005588 | $600.00 | Dec 15, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023058212 | $800.00 | Oct 13, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023052851 | $200.00 | Aug 3, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019008294 | $800.00 | Jan 30, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2018013428 | $200.00 | Feb 12, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring with grease and food debris near and on metal part of plug connection, facing cook line right side behind equipment. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring with grease and food debris near and on metal part of plug connection, facing cook line right side behind equipment. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres last shut down?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres was last shut down on October 13, 2023 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres had?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres find?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on October 17, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- Yes, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Lehigh Acres been fined?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203 in Lehigh Acres has been fined a total of $2,600.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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