DENNY'S
1700 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-971-9441
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015038768 | Aug 4, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor soiled underneath reach in cooler s grill on cooks line.
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Crapes stored in standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shelled eggs (75F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded eggs.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind ice machine and around double door freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler where shelled eggs are stored.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside freezer on cooks line are torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has trash builds in between reach in coolers on cooks line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Concrete floor in corner of freezer is chipping away.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside stand up freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line across from grill.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Queary ammonia sanitation bucket tested 0ppm of Queary ammonia. Manager emptied and refilled bucket retested at 200ppm.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in back corner of cooks line by handwashing sink.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding- Cooked sausage 50F Deli ham 48F Beef51F Turkey bacon 51F,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Closing holding- Cooked sausage 50F Deli ham 48F Beef51F Turkey 51F Cooked peppers and onion 51F,
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink with no backflow protection device.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor is soiled behind reach in coolers on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in double door freezer on cooks line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 113F, manager discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in back corner of cooks line by handwashing sink.
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Space underneath grill has old food and grease buildup.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath reach in coolers on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside double door reach in freezer on cooks line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 115F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler by microwave on cooks line are soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors on cooks line.
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate17 Basic
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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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored overtop cooked sausages inside reach in cooler on cooks line across from fryer. Manager removed and properly stored eggs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Space underneath grill has old food and grease buildup.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cooks line where tiles are missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath reach in coolers on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cooks line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside double door reach in freezer on cooks line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 115F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned out microwave.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler by microwave on cooks line are soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors on cooks line.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler by microwave on cooks line. Manager cleaned out water.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain on cooks line has old food buildup.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces has no markings off ingredients on cooks line. Manager added labeling to bottles.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pitcher at back handwashing sink, discussed with operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish area, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above walkway in kitchen soiled. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates near thermalizer. Operator flipped at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets throughout kitchen
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cooked vegetable handle touching food, operator moved at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. Near back sink on cook line. Faucet above fryers covered in grease. Exterior around soda nozzles soiled,
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler near microwave.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink near server station slow draining.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler under microwave in disrepair. Gasket under reach in cooler under flat top in disrepair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has buildup of ice, discussed with operator. Operator states they have been working on clearing ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers soiled in kitchen. Floor under kitchen equipment soiled.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 dip hands in French toast batter containing eggs, and touch clean plate immediately after no handwash. Observed employee press raw burger with hand and pick up clean plate for service. Discussed with operator, operator had employees wash hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) CORRECTED TO; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips provided expired. Discussed with operator.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training available upon request.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hat above dish machine in kitchen. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler under microwave in disrepair. Gasket under reach in cooler under flat top in disrepair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has buildup of ice, discussed with operator. Operator states they have been working on clearing ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed dishes with food residue stored with clean dishes. Discussed with operator.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to kitchen entrance. Standing water in reach in cooler next to back handwashing sink, standing water in reach in cooler in server station. Standing water in reach in cooler under flat top.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers soiled in kitchen. Floor under kitchen equipment soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under Handsink, operator states they have someone coming to fix pipe. Leak contained in bucket, not committing sanitary nuisance.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler doors and gaskets on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line and wait station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer coolers under griddles on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Ice machine.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent has buildup of black-mold like substance in dry storage.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape holding front of ice machine together.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing underneath 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line has old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris underneath flat top grill on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in ceiling by ice machine.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonium. Employee refilled bucket tested at 200ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution store on floor on cooks line. Manager properly stored sanitizer bucket.
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.