Cafe Perks
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
39
Score
Cafe Perks has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Longwood restaurant, which scores around 87. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw chicken tenders over Philly meat at reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - eggs Benedict **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk in cooler door handle **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below hand wash sink at cookline **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor soiled up against the walls at walk in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Warning**
35B-03-4
55
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. - employee restroom floor wet. Sewage seeping through base of toilet when flushed. Sewage appears to be tracked back into kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wall next to prep table - 3 on counter of prep table - 3 inside container storing small kitchen tools - 1 on counter leg at bread station __ TOTAL 8 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood vents - back wall at hood system - walk in freezer fan cover dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
45
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MAIN COOK LINE COOLER: - pancake batter <1 hour (68F - Cold Holding). Cook states left out during busy rush. WHIRLPOOL REACH IN COOLER: - pork chops (46F - Cold Holding); - burger (47F - Cold Holding) Manager put on ice. ARTIC AIR COOLER: - tomato (44F - Cold Holding); - mash potato (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states prepared less than 2 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - raw shell eggs on counter at cook line. Emailed firms to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at front counter blocked off **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - employee restroom **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline - over dish wash area **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at cook line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cookline cooler gasket soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - support column at cookline dusty **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed book bag and jacket stored on dry storage shelving
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by dry storage
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over fryers on cooks line Under flat top grill is soiled Side of flat top grill and side of fryers heavy build up of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bacon stored under prep table no cover and hash brown stored under flat top grill with no cover on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator has a bucket to catch water under pipe
29-11-4
64
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the line whirlpool refrigerator - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Several items stored in water ( melted ice) - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: Pasta stored in melted ice **Time Extended**
08B-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the glass door cooler light shield is damaged **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
86
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature 48° ; potatoes -20 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); corn beef 2 cans (48F - Cold Holding); chicken 45 (48F - Cold Holding); Fish (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); sausage links (47F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (47F - Cold Holding) White cooler ambient temperature 50° ; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Spanish sauce (55F - Cold Holding) Glass door cooler ; milk (46F - Cold Holding); ambient 50° 3 different coolers not maintenance proper temperature **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sliced peaches damaged at the rim , 2 pineapple cans , one can of cannellini beans
01B-01-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 14 cases of eggs 48°
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink has a picture in the sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided DBPR HR 5030-103 EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned meat loaf not dated, cooked chicken , corn beef hash , hard boiled eggs **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the line whirlpool refrigerator
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Several items stored in water ( melted ice)
08B-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters -exterior of the fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at the cooks line make cooler
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at the flat top grill
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In the glass door cooler light shield is damaged **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
30
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the splitter at the mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket to the turbo air glass door cooler is ripped - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - kitchen back door - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Turbo air cooler light , cover is damaged - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Perks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Perks on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Perks?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafe Perks.
How does Cafe Perks compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Cafe Perks most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Cafe Perks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Perks have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe Perks means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe Perks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Perks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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