DENNY'S #6520
440 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32807
Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 6 visits since July 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.
JUL 23
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MAY 25
SEP 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Found on bottom make table on cook line near fryer T bone steaks 46 Salmon 47
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $950
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018038471 | Jul 9, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2017055223 | Oct 30, 2017 | May 24, 2018 | $150 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over potatoes in stand up freezer at cook line, all items individually portioned at facility
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over butter milk and pasteurized liquid eggs.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food build up on floor under fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles on floor broken at cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in ice cream freezer at server station
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line and expo server area in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers have heavy grease and food build up Table under griddles at cook line have heave food build up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at server station for salad making
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 2 compartment sink Faucets at hand sink at ware wash area and faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Case of tortilla floor freezer Operator removed off floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer end cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in 124° water.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain slow draining/standing water cook line Operator used shop vac to clean up water
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking dish room hand sink
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 door cooler; sour cream per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door cooler; sour cream per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding)
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in hvac room
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing 77° water. Operator removed scoop and container
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back hallway has multiple unused soiled equipment
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in HVAC room in back hallway
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler across from fryer insulation exposed.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer and soiled toaster in back hallway and back room.
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Tried multiple times with operator. Operator will call eco lab.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in HVAC room in back hallway
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Orange cutting board on cook line grooved. Operator discarded cut board.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler across from fryer insulation exposed.
Stored food not covered. Food inside reach in freezer on cook line not covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer and soiled toaster in back hallway and back room.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Found on bottom make table on cook line near fryer T bone steaks 46 Salmon 47
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in bottom of make table Salmon 47° - see stop sale T bone steak 46° - see stop sale Butter at pass through window 47°; out less than 4 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top counter cook line next to foods and clean utensils
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Tiles missing in back store room where hvac unit located
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Orange cutting board in cook line marked and grooved.
Drain cover(s) missing. Corner next to dish machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 bottles of beverages on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Right door on bottom make table across from fryer does not close properly
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food build up under fryer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water 51
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Inside right door across from fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top accumulated debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door cooler in kitchen expeditor's side
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer accumulated food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on serving station of inverted
Stored food not covered. Cookies in 3 door cooler expeditors side not covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer in back hallway Soiled toaster in back store room
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.