PERKINS AMERICAN FOOD CO.

Health grade
C · 78/100
Volusia County rank
Safer than 24%
Diner rating
4.4 ★ · 3,460 reviews
Violations
1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 1 basic
Last inspected
Jun 2026

Its most recent inspection on June 26, 2026 cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 1 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 24% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.4 from 3,460 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (78/100)

Get directions Call (386) 456-3315

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (78/100)
Violations
3 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic
Address
1286 SAXON BLVD, Orange City, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Restaurant, American restaurant, Bakery, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Diner
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 stars (3460 reviews)
Neighborhood
Orange City Estates
Seats
186
Phone
(386) 456-3315
Website
Official website
Photo of PERKINS AMERICAN FOOD CO.
Photo: Perkins American Food Co.

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 3,460 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is no middle ground in these 27 reviews. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 4.5 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, wait times appears most often — 22% of the corpus, averaging 3.3.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (22 of 27). 23 of 27 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower. No one in this corpus comments on how much food arrives at all.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a C (78/100) with 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 1 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. The visit behind that grade was June 26, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. That puts it ahead of 24% of graded kitchens in Volusia County. For specifics, the last inspection cited nonfood-contact surfaces clean and food manager certification.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 27 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    It takes too long for service. Had to walk out a few times because it takes too long to be seated, too long to get served.

  • June 29, 2026

    Wish they carried more chocolate cake!

  • June 28, 2026

    Everything was amazing! Dale the manager was great and Janice the server was amazing too!!

  • June 27, 2026

    Janice our server and Dale the manager are were super nice and accommodating, the food was cooked perfectly and seasoned well.

  • June 27, 2026

    Dale the manager is awesome and our server Janice was very nice and on the ball. Love this location

  • June 24, 2026

    I went to Perkins in orange city with my husband to assist to a seminar. While we were listening to , somebody asked for help, my surprise was that there was several roaches around the table. Somebody came and picked them up but, a few minutes later there were more roaches. That place needs immediate attention, an extermination because is for sure that the kitchen and all the restaurants must have many of them. Disgusting experience.

  • June 24, 2026

    Excellent breakfast this morning with a very attentive waitress. Strawberry crepes, bacon and scrambled eggs just the way I like them......not dried out like some places. Free pie slice on Monday' continues....will save my slice of coconut cream pie for later....minus the bite I took in the restaurant to make sure it was just right.

  • June 24, 2026

    I've been here before and I will come back again.

  • June 21, 2026

    Dale is so awesome! He took such good care of us! So friendly and made sure everything was perfect! Will definitely be coming back in!

  • June 21, 2026

    Dale is the best

  • June 21, 2026

    Go Dale!! Welcome to Orange City

  • June 20, 2026

    Dale and Andre were fabulous

  • June 20, 2026

    Andre and Dale are incredible

  • June 20, 2026

    Mandy was great as always

  • June 19, 2026

    Bridgette is are favorite waitress. Dale is a good manager

  • June 19, 2026

    Patty exceeded our expectations in every way. She was personal, professional, and our order was cooked to perfection. My husband and I love this particular Perkins. Waiters and waitresses are excellent!

  • June 19, 2026

    Dale the manager is an awesome guy, he made sure I was taken care of.

  • June 18, 2026

    Our waitress Ghabi did a wonderful job keeping up with our group of 18 and it was nice to see the manager Dale step in to help out.

  • June 18, 2026

    Gabby our waitress was absolutely amazing as always & Dale the manager was wonderful.

  • June 18, 2026

    Great service and great service from Gabby and Dale!

  • June 18, 2026

    Gabbi and Dale were great

  • June 18, 2026

    Dale and Gabby were great!

  • June 12, 2026

    Waited 5 minutes, no one acknowledge us. No one else in line. Finally saw Brooke the hostess, she was opening boxes, looked up and saw us and moved box around the corner out of site. Why have a hostess when she doesn't do her job !!!! This happened at 2:00 pm - only 3 to 4 table full. Next time we will leave

  • June 11, 2026

    The servers...anyone of them are always ready with a smile and anxious to take/bring your order to your table...a very warm feeling!

  • June 11, 2026

    Exactly what I had in mind when I opened the car door and smelled the bacon from the parking lot. Gabi provided fast excellent service. The food was delicious and everything was clean and tidy. Perfect!

  • June 10, 2026

    Excellent experience all around. My sister did the build your own omelette and I had the Hearty Mans breakfast. The kids order hash browns and pie. Everything was great, as were the blueberry muffins. Our server, Trevor, was outstanding!

  • June 10, 2026

    The worst Birthday experience I’ve ever had at a Perkins. We sat down there were maybe 10 tables between 3 waiter/waitresses it took are waitresse 15 minutes to come get are drink order we then ordered a appetizer it took over 30 minutes for mozzarella sticks to come out while waiting we ordered are food it took over 1 hr to get are dinner with only 4 people now mind you half the tables that were there when we got there had already left. About 45 minutes after we ordered, we heard the waitress go in the kitchen and asked the cooks what was taking so long the cooks then replied with an attitude and told her don’t rush us. We then heard her say don’t get mad at me. I’m asking for the customers the waitress herself was not very good Neither we got our appetizer and she didn’t check on us again until our food come out our drinks were empty the food come out somewhat cold very bad experience.

Overall Score

51 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 3/10
    Declining, 13% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
5:30 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
5:30 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
5:30 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
5:30 AM to 12 AM
Friday
5:30 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
5:30 AM to 2 AM
Sunday
5:30 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 26, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. June 25, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. September 12, 2025 · Complaint Partial

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  4. September 5, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  5. September 3, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  6. August 25, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  7. July 2, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)
  8. July 1, 2025 · Complaint Full

    Warning Issued

    4 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 09 — Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training (×2)

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 26, 2026