DENNY'S #6505
16150 US 441, Eustis FL 32726 · 352.483.4300
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. 2 filters at front counter.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dining area. Ceiling tiles in dining area. Vents in dry storage area.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. Floor in dish washing area. Floor in chemical closet and mop sink area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer at the end of cook line. On the door in walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in coolers gaskets at front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water pipe does not work.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. Shelves in walk in cooler. Reach in coolers at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line Wall by hand washing sink
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, grabbed condiments and plate and continued cooking without changing gloves and washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by dish area. Floor behind warmer and reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Floor in mop area. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 121F at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink between reach in freezer and over at the end of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in freezer at cook line gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in freezer at cook line interior. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler by cook line. In reach in cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and dishwasher. Wall behind fryer at cook line.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Pot roast (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Pot roast (48F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato soup in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler handle on cook line. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor at cook line Floor under dish washer Floor in back storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter. Operator dumped water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by front counter soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout soiled.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink in dish area use as dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on lowboy reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout all kitchen areas. - walk-in cooler and freezer - under dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line..
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in cooler gasket - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. - Gaskets on lowboy reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout entire kitchen areas.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at bread station on front line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents in dish area.
Equipment in poor repair. - microwave on cooks line - gaskets on low boys on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Walk-in -floor throughout the entire kitchen. - under dish machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in door gasket. - Drains in dishwasher area. - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. - gaskets on low boys on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish area.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored on counter on front line.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets Cutting boards on cooks line
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on cold holding units on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under dish machine -Under all equipment on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Missing grout throughout kitchen areas.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. -Microwave over ice cream station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Drain in front of bag n box rack. - dish trays - Stove top burners. - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line -All cold holding units gaskets on cooks line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all cold holding units on cooks line.
Soiled floors throughout the entire kitchen areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish area.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - at expo window utensil stored in 130° water.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pancake batter held at 63°, Operator discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored hanging on trash can on front line.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located next to water heater.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Handsink next ice cream station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - mold and rust.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. All Gasketson reach in draw cold holding unit on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout in kitchen area. - dry storage
Food stored on floor. - case of biscuits
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave ovens on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Stove top burners. - speed rack for egg skillets. - exterior o all cooking equipment -All cold holding units gaskets on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all cold holding units on cooks line.
Soiled floors. - throughout the entire kitchen area. - under ice machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
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