DENNY'S
3204 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33805 · 214.819.3800
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 47F Shredded cheese 46F. The product was put on ice.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Server never washed hand before putting on gloves, and then handled toast with gloved hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 50f ham 51f operator placed products in walk-in freezer for quick cool down
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on expo line by tea urns have coffee and tea stains build up
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had 1 new hire that didn't complete food handler training.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple broken floor tiles, causing standing water and food debris accumulation on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins on floor in storage. Manager got off of floor
Standing water observed on corner dump sink in server station. Manager plunged and is flowing
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed peg board used to hang utensils, made out of particle board across from dish pit
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 47F Shredded cheese 46F. The product was put on ice.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Wall in disrepair dry storage area in several area under the shelving.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes ( 56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions ( 48F - Cold Holding) Cookline, reachin cooler between grills
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on serviceline.Manager labeled spray bottle
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor on Cookline missing tiles and grout.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under window in dining room
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head on soda machine in serviceline
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing on cookline.
Hole in or other damage to wall and window still by right side window, and in entrance area.
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Far end of cookline wet towels in bottom of sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing on cookline.
Hole in or other damage to wall and window still by right side window, and in entrance area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several lights not covered/ missing end caps. Cookline
Stored food not covered. Choc chips and ice cream in walk-in freezer not covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on cutting board on cookline.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter serviceline. manager had product time marked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline cracked tiles and missing grout. Serviceline missing grout.
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. 0 ppm
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp water 82F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers cooked vegetables (62F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (64F - Cold Holding); beef Pattie's (61F); chicken breast (61F); steak (62F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (62F - Cold Holding); slice ham steak (61F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (64F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter serviceline. manager had product time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with y splitter
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. Manager had forms signed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish room
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake batter in walk-in cooler Ranch dressing in serviceline. Manager said the products were made the day before.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee green smoothie on serviceline front counter. manager discarded smoothie
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline cracked tiles and missing grout. Serviceline missing grout.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. serviceline
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.