Cafe Perks in Longwood

Last inspected:

724 S Us Hwy 17-92, Longwood, FL 32750
Overview

Cafe Perks in Longwood has been emergency-closed 3 times since 2015, including on January 30, 2025 for sewage issue and roach activity, and twice in November 2015 for roach activity. The facility recorded 189 violations across 27 inspections from 2015 to March 2026, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—more than one-third higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations were cited in 8 of the last 10 inspections, food contact surface violations were documented in 6 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 7 inspections. The facility has been subject to 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,920 in fines. A fire safety violation documenting electrical wiring in disrepair at the walk-in cooler light switch was recorded on May 19, 2015. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 documented 30 violations including 2 high-priority findings (employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures) and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.

Most recent closure: January 30, 2025 for sewage issue/roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
189Violations
3Closures
1Fire
$1,920in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cafe Perks in Longwood: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 3 emergency closures 3 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Cafe Perks in Longwood: Emergency Closure History (3)

Emergency closure history for Cafe Perks in Longwood
DateReasonReopened
Sewage issue/roach activity 16:30:00
Roach activity N/A
Roach activity N/A

Cafe Perks in Longwood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $1,920.00

Disciplinary action history for Cafe Perks in Longwood
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2025006628 $800.00 Jan 30, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
4--2023025282 $200.00 Feb 23, 2023 Miami (Doral)
4--2015029319 $400.00 May 19, 2015 Miami (Doral)
4--2015001130 $520.00 Nov 13, 2014 Tampa

Cafe Perks in Longwood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Light switch at walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only.

Cafe Perks in Longwood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 6 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Cafe Perks in Longwood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Perks in Longwood last inspected?
Cafe Perks in Longwood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Cafe Perks in Longwood last shut down?
Cafe Perks in Longwood was last shut down on January 30, 2025 for sewage issue/roach 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 Cafe Perks in Longwood?
The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Perks in Longwood are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Cafe Perks in Longwood had?
Cafe Perks in Longwood has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Perks in Longwood find?
Cafe Perks in Longwood was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cafe Perks in Longwood ever been shut down?
Yes, Cafe Perks in Longwood has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Cafe Perks in Longwood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cafe Perks in Longwood has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Cafe Perks in Longwood faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cafe Perks in Longwood has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,920.00 in fines.
How much has Cafe Perks in Longwood been fined?
Cafe Perks in Longwood has been fined a total of $1,920.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Cafe Perks in Longwood operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Dans Family Restaurant (2015).

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