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PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY

6825 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3352618
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371878
DBPR license1101474

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#18High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pancake batter on cooks line out for 2 hours, employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tater tots (98-112F – Hot Holding) in fryer basket, employee stated item was cooked for an order but has cooked too much, operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of Bavarian cream container in prep area, operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside of walk in freezer near soda hookups.

Intermediate 5

#22Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheesecake in pie cooler no date mark, operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate03C-16-6

Intermediate – Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. Cheeseburger listed on kids menu has an asterisk mark leading to consumer advisory printed on menu indicating establishment may serve kids burger undercooked.

#24Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards heavily stained. Interior reach in cooler drawers under grill nearest mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#25Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles hanging on rack at dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at all at Handwash sink outside of dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 17

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz container in diced tomatoes in server reach in cooler, operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Sliding reach in cooler door at front counter.

#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened red Gatorade on shelf above food in main walk in cooler, operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with deep cut marks. Ice build up in reach in freezer outside in shed holding pies. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside produce walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line. Ceiling tile missing in pie prep area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Pickles in main walk in cooler and chicken in walk in freezer, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs hanging on fryer handles on cooks line, operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on cooks line nearest mop sink the right side door has exposed insulation on the inside of cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces attached to racks and wall at prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under grill above reach in cooler drawers. Fan guard in main walk in cooler.

#14Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black boxes on cooks line on microwave, operator flipped boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server reach in cooler. Reach in cooler with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Fried pickles and cheese sticks in walk in cooler, operator placed lids on item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.