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DENNY'S

8031 SUMMERLIN CENTER DR, Fort Myers FL 33908

Last inspected Nov 20, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence4604552
Grade history
SEP 23
DEC 23
AUG 24
NOV 24
— STEADY

4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sauteed onions 47F cold hold, chopping ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put in new gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling vents above dishwash area soiled with accumulated dust or gray-like substance. Observed buildup of grease on ceiling vents at cook line. Educated operator on cleaning vent.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath cooking equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on sides of reach in cooler and on shelving underneath steam table at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line entrance. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from oven. Educated operator on fixing reach in cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Ceiling vents above dishwash area soiled with accumulated dust or gray-like substance. Observed buildup of grease on ceiling vents at cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water leaking and water damage on ceiling near restrooms.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of having current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in front ice cream reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line entrance. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable shelves.
Basic/14-33-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from oven.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged sauce thawing in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5
Water leaking from pipe underneath spray table in dishwasher area.
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sauteed onions 47F cold hold, chopping ham 48F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust substance. Cook line. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Educated operator on having smooth easily cleanable surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation

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.