Lake City, Columbia County

DENNY'S #9226

176 NW CENTURION CT, Lake City, FL 32055

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 8, 2026
City
Lake City
County
Columbia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 31, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24276029

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. Chlorine testing strips did not change color indicating 0ppm, operator tried priming line retested at 0ppm. Warning

41-15-5

Detail 24276032

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on cooks line tested over 500ppm quaternary ammonia, spoke to operator about adding water to dilute.

22-02-4

Detail 24276030

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior egg reach in cooler on cooks line soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 24276034

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink across from ice machine.

31B-06-4

Detail 24276028

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At Handwash sink on cooks line.

10-06-5

Detail 24276035

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops handle in mashed potatoes container in reach in cooler on cooks line, manager removed handle out of food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-18-5

Detail 24276033

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives stored in bucket of sanitizer on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 24276027

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Under grill on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. Hood filters over fryers soiled.

29-11-4

Detail 24276031

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Handwash sink on cooks line leaking.

Oct 6, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 24005419

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged at corners from water adsorption. Manager states that roof is being replaced to seal leaks, and all interior tiles and frames are being replaced. Outside vendor has been hired and is scheduled to begin repairs within a week. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24005418

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles, vents, and tile frames in dining room soiled with dust and mold-like accumulations. Warning

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23883414

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23883415

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.

12B-07-4

Detail 23883416

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cookline prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23883417

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23883419

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle on mac-n-cheese in cookline reach-in cooler. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23883418

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster hanging. Inspector emailed poster and manager hung on wall. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 23364788

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked eggs and continued food prep without changing gloves or washing hands. Employee exited cooking area, returned, and continued food prep without changing gloves or washing hands.

02C-01-5

Detail 23364791

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stuffing dated 11-10 in reach-in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded. Stop sale issued.

03A-02-5

Detail 23364795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cookline cooler: shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Bin filled above holding line. Manager removed excess to walk-in cooler and placed in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23364789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cookline steam table: sausage (104F - Hot Holding). Manager added water to steamer and turned up the heat. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23364790

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored on bread rack. Manager removed to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23364793

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.

41-17-4

Detail 23364787

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with no label identified as grill cleaner by cook.

14-11-5

Detail 23364792

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door interior melted. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

36-04-5

Detail 23364794

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Gap in ceiling from tile being misaligned.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22982228

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent with mold-like substance on them in storage room. Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22982230

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Screw missing and plate drooping on cookline reach-in cooler. Ice buildup in ice-cream freezer. Microwave door melted. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22982229

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. Gasket on reach-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Both cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 22475337

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22475335

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with mold-like substance on them over ice machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22475332

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink on clean dishware rack. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22475338

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker over prep table. Employee moved. Employee sweater on prep table. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22475334

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in ice-cream freezer. Doors broken on ice-cream freezer. Microwave door melted and deformed. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22475330

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22475331

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 22475329

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old dry food debris on clean bins on storage rack. Manager removed for re-cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22475333

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Red/brown single-service boxes not inverted or protected in storage room. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22475336

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops in basin not hanging to dry. Manager moved to wall rack. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 14

41-10-4

Detail 22174415

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on cutting board of reach-in cooler. Employee moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22174409

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler interiors on cookline soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. Juice nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation. Ice cream freezer interior soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22174420

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank not secured.

36-34-5

Detail 22174421

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout back of building soiled with dust, grease accumulation, and mold-like substance on a/c vents.

12B-07-4

Detail 22174417

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22174413

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with deep grooves. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22174410

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under cook equipment and in dry storage room.

36-73-4

Detail 22174408

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under grills soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22174419

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in ice cream freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22174414

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upper plates around nozzles of juice machine soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. Under flattops above reach-in cooler soiled. Sides and back of cooking equipment soiled with grease accumulation. Interior reach-in freezer on cooks line soiled with food debris. Toaster exterior soiled with grease and food debris accumulation. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22174416

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on food bins stored over prep table.

33-16-4

Detail 22174411

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left lid open.

25-06-4

Detail 22174412

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on front line not inverted or protected. Reb and brown to-go boxes in dry storage area not inverted or protected. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22174418

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler on cooks line.

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

01B-13-4

Detail 21846245

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a fly in the icing container on the cooks line, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 21846256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) in the top of the flip top cooler in a plastic container placed on a metal pan on cooks line, item not fully in the cooler, operator placed item in the bottom of cooler. steak (50F - Cold Holding) steak in walk in cooler, item was in standing water thawing in the prep area. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21846250

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on table next too liquid butter and clean plates on cooks line, employees moved sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21846246

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained. Interior microwaves on cooks line. Interior all reach in coolers on cooks line. Juice nozzles. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21846242

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cooks line, employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21846253

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plate of grilled chicken half eaten on reach in cooler where servers make salads.

40-06-5

Detail 21846248

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bandaids and sticky tape on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved items to office. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21846252

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21846244

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Next to the mop sink.

10-17-4

Detail 21846251

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between table and reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved knives. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 21846247

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece holding up metal piece and cutting board on cooks line.

23-03-4

Detail 21846243

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Under flat tops above reach in cooler soiled. The sides and back of multiple pieces of cooking equipment such as the flat tops and fryers. Juice and soda nozzle back splashes are soiled at drink machines. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21846249

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Red and brown Togo boxes with the food contact surface facing upwards on the cooks line.

06-01-5

Detail 21846254

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steaks thawing in prep sink in standing water, operator placed items in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21846255

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The faucet at the Handwash sink across from ice machine. Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 16

01B-07-4

Detail 21388470

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 5 jalepenos with mold on them in walk in cooler.

12A-02-4

Detail 21388460

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee with gloves on cleaning plates from dining room then with same gloved hands continued working with clean equipment.

03A-02-5

Detail 21388461

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (45-47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator stated item gets left in the top part of cooler not fully down in cold part, employee placed item in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21388459

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine. Reach in cooler drawers the interior bottom is soiled. Cutting boards on cooks line stained. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21388466

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bottle of dish soap in Handwash sink by dish area. Operator moved item. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21388469

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees. Certified manager showed up during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21388456

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink in dish area.

27-16-4

Detail 21388467

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on the cooks line.

36-34-5

Detail 21388464

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line. Wall soiled at dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21388458

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 beverages on server alley counter. 1 drink on prep table. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 21388465

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ziploc bag with corn dogs inside on top shelf at server alley reach in freezer, operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21388471

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21388457

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on server alley.

23-03-4

Detail 21388462

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine. Can opener holder on cook line. Under flat tops above reach in cooler drawers. Soda nozzle back splash. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 21388463

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray hose at the dish machine.

42-01-4

Detail 21388468

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At the mop sink.

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20743841

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (46 - Cold Holding); operator closed lid. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20743845

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around juice dispensing nozzles. Exterior top of white toppings containers. Interior of reach in cooler with liquid egg on cooks line. Interior of servers microwave. Interior of reach in freezer on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 20743847

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at front server Handwash sink. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 20743842

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. 1 dispenser in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 20743846

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of ice machine. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20743843

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on server line with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20743844

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. Exterior bottom of dish machine door. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20743848

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic container on clean dish rack with labels peeling back.

Jul 14, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 20343647

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. Observed 0ppm. Operator primed line. Observed 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20343639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at beginning of cooks line: ham 43°F (53°F - Cold Holding); turkey 45°F (54°F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler next to reach in freezer cooks line: pico (46°F - Cold Holding); sausage 30°F (45°F - Cold Holding); server station: sour cream 42°F (46°F - Cold Holding) operator placed items in walk in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded pico. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20343640

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice dispensing nozzles dirty.

31B-05-4

Detail 20343643

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink across from ice machine. Operator flipped towels around. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20343649

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pico de Gallo in container on cooks line made previous day.

36-34-5

Detail 20343645

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout back kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20343648

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket on cooks line.

36-17-5

Detail 20343642

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. On cooks line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20343644

Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid margarine on floor on cooks line. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20343650

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Hoods on cooks line. Reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20343646

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 coolers on the cooks line.

21-08-4

Detail 20343641

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Operator placed new. 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation