Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville
Last inspected:
6825 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605Part of: Perkins Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville has accumulated 262 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a persistent pattern of non-compliance, with multiple administrative complaints recommended over the past three years despite call-back inspections. Fire safety violations include flammables stored near ignition sources and blocked exit paths. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and protecting outer openings from pests.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
6.9
violations / inspection
6.9 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.
Observed a stack of cardboard boxes stored up against the gas hot water heater. A staff member was asked to relocate. **Corrective Action Taken**
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Trash blocking rear door. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections37 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 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· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville last inspected?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 13, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville had?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville find?
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville was most recently inspected on October 13, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery #1131 (2016), Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (2021).
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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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