DENNY'S
75 E MERRIT ISLAND, Merritt Island FL 32952
Last inspected Jul 24, 2024 · 4 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain beneath sink in dish area backs up and over flows into walking areas when dishwasher is running.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom and hallway in front of restrooms
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain beneath sink in dish area backs up and over flows into walking areas when dishwasher is running.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind front bar counter cut melons (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding)
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls behind cook line have an accumulation of grease
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom and hallway in front of restrooms
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of mold like substance on shelves
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on flat top cooked sausage (121F - Hot Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom. Operator stocked
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for coffee makers and ice machine have not been replaced in accordance with manufacturers requirements
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter. Utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in coolers across from dish area and walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service lids stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear corner wall and Sliding cover for ice bin of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and walls over cook line have an accumulation of dust
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop on service line is stored in standing water at 120°F. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
Plumbing system in disrepair. Consistent dripping from pipe behind dishwasher
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.