A Bakery in Nashville Scores 72 in Routine Health Inspection Over Food Code Violations

Perenn Bakery scored low in a routine inspection conducted on August 21, 2025, by the Tennessee Department of Health due to improper sanitation and violations.

Shruti Saraogi
Written By Shruti Saraogi
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Perenn Bakery was inspected by the Tennessee Department of Health on August 21 (Source: Yelp)

During a routine inspection on August 21, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Health found Perenn Bakery noncompliant with health standards. Due to multiple violations reported at the facility, the inspectors gave a low score. A follow-up inspection is required to check if all violations were addressed.

Please note that the score mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on August 21 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.

Highlights

  • The Tennessee Department of Health cited Perenn Bakery on August 21, 2025.
  • Due to health code violations, the restaurant received a low score of 72.
  • The establishment must promptly address the violations cited in the report.

Perenn Bakery

  • Where: 2934 Sidco Dr Ste 130 Nashville, TN 37204
  • When: August 21, 2025 (11:45 AM to 01:10 PM)
  • Score: 72

The inspectors observed employees using aprons to dry their hands before wearing gloves. An employee handled clean and dirty dishes without washing their hands in between. No splash guard was observed between the coffee hand sink and the smoothie mixer.

The inspectors observed an employee rinsing a glass in the bar’s hand sink and wiping it with a cloth. An other employee was found wiping damp plates from the dishwasher drying rack. Many flies were seen in the main prep area of the kitchen.

The inspectors also noted that the cream filling made at 64°F was left out at room temperature. The manager was informed of the significance of time as a public health policy.

The inspectors also observed that a chemical degreaser spray bottle was placed right next to canned condensed milk boxes in the lowboy cooler.

Single-use to-go boxes were stored face-up at the pass-through window. Ground flour was stored in a non-food-grade commercial 50-gallon trash can. The unisex restroom doors were not self-closing.

The detailed health inspection report can be accessed here.

Follow-up Inspection

The restaurant must promptly correct any violations to maintain its food service permit. Certain issues were addressed on-site, but additional steps remain necessary before reinspection.

Inspectors from the Tennessee Department of Health will conduct a follow-up visit to Perenn Bakery within 10 days to verify compliance.

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Shruti Saraogi is a detail-driven writer who specializes in crafting clear, engaging content with editorial precision. At WhatNow, she brings sharp news judgment and a minimalist lens to local news coverage. With a background in blog writing and digital storytelling, Shruti blends strong research with narrative clarity to inform and connect readers. Passionate about sustainability and thoughtful consumption, she approaches ideas with curiosity, empathy, and purpose.
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