Lakeland, Polk County

DENNY'S 6824

4325 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland, FL 33813

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Oct 23, 2025
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
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.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 24138675

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on the microwaves is soiled. Kitchen across from the cook line.

36-62-4

Detail 24138677

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system

21-08-4

Detail 24138676

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 23915553

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings under a shelf in the dry storage area. First shelf to the left entering the dry storage area. The rodent droppings was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 2 rodent droppings under the prep sink entering the walk in cooler. They were removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 4 behind the Continental stainless freezer across from the walk in cooler. 6 behind the stove across from the walk in cooler/ back prep area. 2 under the shelf in the paper dry storage area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23915554

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the walk in cooler. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); white cheddar cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) The manager stated she was doing inventory and had the door propped open. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23915550

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf entering the dry storage area. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 23915551

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23915552

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment is heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23435168

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers are soiled.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23016440

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handles

14-11-5

Detail 23016442

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the walk in freezer door.

29-49-6

Detail 23016441

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of the large flip top reach in cooler next to the steam table.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

24-08-4

Detail 22426546

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the dry storage room.

36-01-4

Detail 22426550

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind the cook line. Walls soiled with grease build up on the cook line. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22426544

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves on the shelves on the expo line.

51-18-6

Detail 22426548

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 22426545

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment and upright top/bottom reach in freezer across from the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22426549

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all the reach in coolers including the reach in drawers on the cook line.

29-49-6

Detail 22426547

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

53B-14-5

Detail 22260705

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 22260707

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave door handles, make line handles and monitors on cook line

36-36-4

Detail 22260702

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In server station by coffee machine

36-03-4

Detail 22260706

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing in kitchen, dry storage and server station Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 22260699

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive debris on floor in dry storage Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 22260701

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked tile and missing floor grout on cook line Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22260700

Basic - Light not functioning. In back prep area by walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 22260703

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server station

23-03-4

Detail 22260708

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled paper towel dispenser to far left side of cook line.

36-30-4

Detail 22260704

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing tiles on wall on entire cook line.

May 16, 2023

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-03-4

Detail 21996630

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen, dish ans prep areas Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 21996627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cook and server coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21996629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in server and kitchen areas causing food debris to accumulate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21996628

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple cracks in walls throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21996631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen have excessive grease buildup Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Time Extended

May 15, 2023

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 21993599

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed 1 live roach on wall next to server door in kitchen. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized wall. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21993600

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make line soiled with food debris Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21993601

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen, dish ans prep areas Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21993604

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cook and server coolers Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21993605

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in server and kitchen areas causing food debris to accumulate Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21993602

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple cracks in walls throughout kitchen Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21993603

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive food and grease buildup under steam well and cook line. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21993606

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen have excessive grease buildup Warning

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 21878952

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket next to bottles of ketchup in server station. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21878951

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed left side warmer hanging down from wall Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 21878949

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and broken floor tiles throughout dish and server area

23-03-4

Detail 21878950

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

36-17-5

Detail 21878948

Basic - Observed wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line right side of fryers.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21346810

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner stored on shelf next to jelly packets. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21346813

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To right side of the cook line. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21346807

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to ice machine. Manager replaced batteries Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 21346808

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in freezer not workin in back prep area

14-11-5

Detail 21346806

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed left warmer on cook line hanging down from wall .

36-11-4

Detail 21346811

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout in server, dish and cook line

36-24-5

Detail 21346812

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On right side of cook line

23-03-4

Detail 21346805

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed switches on cook line that has buildup of grease on cook line. Also observed excess food debris and grease on exterior of cooking equipment. Observed mold like substance on inside of far left cook line. Mold like substance around juice and soda nozzles

36-27-5

Detail 21346804

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris throughout back prep area, dish and cook line

21-12-4

Detail 21346809

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20937519

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table: cooked pork sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage crumbles (52F - Cold Holding); liquid egg whites (52F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (50F - Cold Holding). Manager ice down product. All product re temped at 38f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20937515

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Excessive food debris in fryers and on magnetic knofe rack

36-03-4

Detail 20937511

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by hand sink next to ice machine

14-11-4

Detail 20937514

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door handle broken. Hing on server freezer door broken

38-01-4

Detail 20937517

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Both lights on back prep area hood system

05-09-4

Detail 20937512

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cook make line

23-03-4

Detail 20937513

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of juice nozzles, and soda nozzles have buildup of debris Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20937516

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server station

36-27-5

Detail 20937518

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on far left side of cook line has accumulated grease and food buildup, and on wall behind fryers

29-11-4

Detail 20937510

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leak under three compartment sink

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20524389

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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager will set up manual ware washing and sanitizing in three compartment sink Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20524392

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table: cooked onions (55°F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51°F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (54°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (51°F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded product Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20524394

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: white gravy (120°F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated, to 165° Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20524390

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two ice cream scoops in hand sink on left side of cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20524395

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To left of cook line. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20524393

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in make table cooler on left side of kitchen across from range

23-03-4

Detail 20524391

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slimy substance around juice dispensing nozzles. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site