DENNYS RESTAURANT

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put on gloves and engaged in preparing eggs and pancakes. No hand wash. Observed manager put on gloves and then engaged in preparing/ plating nachos. No hand wash. Advised manager on proper handwashing procedures.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager put on gloves and washed tongs with gloves on and then engaged in preparing/ plating nachos. No gloves changed. Advise manager on proper gloves used.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front counter used as dump sink next to juice station. Observed employee personal black book bag stored inside handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Employee removed bag. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwasher soiled with dust.

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stacked together at shelves near reach in freezer at cook line entrance.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across cook line torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at cook line.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair at the cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in cooler. Observed ice buildup at white reach in freezer near cook line entrance. Observed ice buildup at white ice cream reach in freezer across juice machines.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on hot warmer door handle, located at cook line entrance. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed yellow scoop not stored above fajita blend vegetable mix at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee stored scoop properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at cook line and across cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled across cook line. Observed exterior bread toaster soiled with old food debris at preparation line.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated black substance at the three compartment sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed cove molding missing at wall by flat grill. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed reach in cooler shelves with rust at unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed walking cooler shelves rusted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed Walk in cooler shelves with rust. Time Extended

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed under fryers soiled, under flat grill soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles inn kitchen area soiled.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Manager provided hat.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside four doors cooler soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back area, kitchen area Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the dining room.

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

Basic - Cove molding at floor missing. By the cooking line stove.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles broken, throughout the kitchen areas.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath shelves, located at dry storage.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on door reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located by the cooking line. During the inspection operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the drawers reach in cooler, located at cooking line.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen and dishwasher areas.

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter at kitchen entrance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at front counter.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at walk in freezer and front counter. Observed wide chest reach in freezer door at front counter in disrepair.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer door and on shelf inside.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching omelettes inside container at cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at standing water 80F at cook line and front counter.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers at reach in cooler at front counter.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink and men restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter and walk in cooler.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in cooler below juice dispenser.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep cooler across from the grill observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, instructed manager to add ice to food product to rapidly cool down. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a gallon of cooking oil stored on prep table in front of the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line by the hand sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled reach in station.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in grill area (wood cutting boards). Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dispensers in use not labeled at grill area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled, grill area.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink not operating at bar area next to chest freezer. As per manager waiting on parts.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ready to use plates not inverted at grill line.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at grill area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven soiled, at prep table and grill line. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in up right cooler by prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and with a grease build up at grill line.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed drain line from ice machine draining on three compartment sink. Manager moved drain hose to floor drain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Up right next to prep line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler at prep area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of raw fished stored not covered in reach in at pancake area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area, and pancake station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking to the floor from bottom of hand washing sink. Next to dish machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishes a d lid coming out soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed dishes and lid coming out soiled with accumulated food debris. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At the time of inspection observed approximately 14 live flies, in ware washing area landing on top of dirty plastic drink glasses, near dish racks and shelves over three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: At the time of callback inspection observed approximately 10 live flies, in ware washing area landing on top of dirty plastic drink glasses, near dish racks and shelves over three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dish machine Chlorine +200ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dish machine Chlorine +200ppm. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled through out dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed ceiling vents soiled through out dishwasher area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor behind grill line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed accumulation of debris on the floor behind grill line Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in dishwasher area in disrepair with water filtration under tiles. Also some floor tiles cracked, broken or missing in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed floor tiles in dishwasher area in disrepair with water filtration under tiles. Also some floor tiles cracked, broken or missing in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall on the cook line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall on the cook line area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in front of fryer soiled with food debris. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. Observed spray hose at wear washing area soiled with accumulated debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in front of fryer soiled with food debris. Observed walk in cooler fans soiled. Observed spray hose at wear washing area soiled with accumulated debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed dumpster lid open and one missing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed ice machines drain line, draining in three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed ice machines drain line, draining in three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in drawer soiled under grill line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed reach in drawer soiled under grill line. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water liking from pipe under hand washing sink located next to dish washing machine, and three compartment sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed water liking from pipe under hand washing sink located next to dish washing machine, and three compartment sink faucet. Time Extended

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/

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working properly in hand wash sink, located next dish machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink, located in ware wash area.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled on floor in ware wash area.

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in back preparation area, cook line area, ware wash area and front counter.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 75°F.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled located in front area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pancake batter not covered in reach in cooler cooler located in front of cook line.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, in ware wash area.