Sun City Center, Hillsborough County

DENNY'S #7795

3747 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD, Sun City Center, FL 33573

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 18, 2026
City
Sun City Center
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-17-5

Detail 24449197

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken on cook line.

36-24-5

Detail 24449200

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24449198

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24449199

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Repeat Violation

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 24171741

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker for splitter on wrong location.

36-34-5

Detail 24171734

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

14-71-4

Detail 24171738

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24171735

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24171737

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 24171742

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

22-08-4

Detail 24171736

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24171739

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

21-44-1

Detail 24171740

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket above sugar packets, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 24171743

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee fixed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 23655288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23655289

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler next to handwash sink on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Time Extended

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

12A-07-5

Detail 23651087

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook clean table and put on glove for food prep without washing hands. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 23651077

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs, then grabbed clean plate without changing gloves and washing hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23651085

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50 F, Pancake mix 46 F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23651090

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23651086

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on cook line temped 74F, ran approximately 2 minutes. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23651080

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23651082

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on walk in cooler door. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23651091

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23651088

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink on food in walk in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23651084

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23651078

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 126 F, manager remade temped 167 F. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23651089

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23651083

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected. Coffee filters protected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23651093

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler next to handwash sink on cook line. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23651079

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink on cook line. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23651081

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vegetable soup sitting in standing water, manager voluntarily discarded. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23651092

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwash sink on cook line. Water leaking onto floor. Manager placed bucket under pipe, cleaned and sanitized floor. Warning

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 23004718

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in wrong location of splitter.

24-05-4

Detail 23004716

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23004722

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23004721

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23004719

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23004720

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected next to coffee machine. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23004717

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-20-4

Detail 22537419

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.

03A-02-5

Detail 22537423

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 66 F at wait station, operator placed in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

31B-06-4

Detail 22537426

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Battery dead in soap dispenser on cook line.

24-05-4

Detail 22537420

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22537417

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys above condiments, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22537418

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22537425

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 22537424

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in water temped 128 F, operator replaced water temped 178 F. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22537422

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22537421

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected in dry storage. Repeat Violation

Jul 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 22122009

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves with washing hands in between. Observed server work with soiled dishes then put on gloves to grab butter without washing hands.

29-42-4

Detail 22122008

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22122015

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22122010

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

24-05-4

Detail 22122004

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22122012

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22122005

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting across from walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22122014

Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid butter on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22122011

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22122006

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected near coffee machine, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22122013

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22122007

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table next to pancake mix.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 21786079

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee use personal phone then grab clean dishes.

03A-02-5

Detail 21786082

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 49 F- retemp 41 F, cut leafy greans 48 F- retemp 41 F, cut tomatoes 55 F- retemp 41 F. Items in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 21786077

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21786081

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.

31A-11-4

Detail 21786075

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink to fill up bucket of soap water.

14-09-4

Detail 21786084

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 21786073

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.

10-07-4

Detail 21786083

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 74 F, operator emptied water at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21786080

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21786076

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

29-49-6

Detail 21786074

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler across from grill.

21-08-4

Detail 21786078

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm, operator remade tested 400 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21355644

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers 65 F, operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21355645

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

40-06-5

Detail 21355648

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table across from 3 Compartment Sink, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21355650

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21355646

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line in standing water of 86 F, operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 21355647

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21355651

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink on cook line has a slow drain.

21-08-4

Detail 21355649

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 50 ppm, operator started remade sanitizing bucket at time of inspection tested 150 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21028916

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21028917

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink for coffee grounds Corrected-observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21028919

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on service line Corrected-observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21028921

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table

14-69-4

Detail 21028915

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build inside walk-in

06-01-5

Detail 21028920

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw bacon thawing at room temperature

21-12-4

Detail 21028918

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21028914

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar not labeled on service line Corrected-observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

36-34-5

Detail 20395975

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

24-08-4

Detail 20395976

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20395978

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment piping between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment pipe on cook line. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20395973

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal scoop on cook line stored in standing water temped at 77 °F. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20395979

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed heavy food debris in microwave on cook line, located near handwash sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20395977

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease buildup above flat top grill.

25-06-4

Detail 20395980

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored in a protected manner, coffee filters located in servers area on top of coffee machine. Operator stored in a protected manner at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20395974

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler on cook line across from stove. Repeat Violation