DENNY'S
3701 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34233
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · 12 visits since August 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.
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OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Cut Melon 47F, Cut Lettuce 52F observed in front counter reachin cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024004881 | Dec 6, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 | $100 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged coving at kitchen entrance on dish machine side and missing coving near ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooking line, top of reach in cooler cold holding egg mix 50F, cooked vegetables 49F, cut tomatoes 54F
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of dish machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed damaged coving at kitchen entrance on dish machine side and missing coving near ice machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch. Cook removed watch.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed food debris under reach in cooler and cooking equipment on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of reach in cooler of pancake station.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over shredded potato in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no towels at dish machine hand sink. Manager added.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage are ceiling tiles not smooth.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed 3 coving tiles missing next to ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall cover pulling away from wall at corner near ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed in both reach in freezer and walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed buckets at 0 ppm. Manager corrected to 300ppm.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under dish pit drain. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed refrigerated pull out drawers on cook line not operating.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed coving missing next to ice machine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and food debris under fryers and cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at least 4 tiles missing on floor under dish pit table. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area with out of order sign. Manager stated will be fixed by Friday.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Drain cover(s) missing.Observed under dish machine intake table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 4 missing floor tiles in front of dish machine area and 1 cracked tile on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in men's room. Manager added sign.
May 3, 2024Assigned to InspectorComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed stall in ladies room marked out of order.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and 4 missing in front of dishwashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on side and underneath cooking equipment on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary bucket at wait station at 0. Manager corrected to 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Cut Melon 47F, Cut Lettuce 52F observed in front counter reachin cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at hose side of splitter at mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Manager replaced soap at hand wash sink by dishwashing machine area.
Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed 1 stall in ladies room marked out of order. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tile not smooth in dry storage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile throughout kitchen, missing 4 tiles in front of dishwashing machine, and 4 tile lifting in dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on cook line at 111F. Manager removed.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Manager corrected by turning up water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris around cooking equipment and on shelving underneath. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed center stall in ladies room marked out of order. Manager stated plumbing service has been called.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.Observed 2-4 coving tiles missing near ice machine and multiple coving missing on back floor near mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear of outside walkin freezer and also on top inside reachin freezer on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water on cook line at 102F, manager corrected to 166F.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light cover above dish pit area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed debris on outside of flat top grills on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Observed water near top of floor 3 drains in wait station area. No standing water on floor. Manager has a service call out due to come in tomorrow.
Dec 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 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.Observed dishwashing machine at 25ppm or less after several attempts.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling damage and peeling just outside walkin cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield above dishwashing machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves on rack used to store clean utensils and equipment. Observed debris on sides of grills and under grill on east side of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink on east side of cook line not working.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in bottom of salad reachin cooler at front counter. Employee wiped unit dry.
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 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.Observed dishwashing machine at 25ppm or less after several attempts.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.Observed cook washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Cook rewashed hands after education.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling damage and peeling just outside walkin cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield above dishwashing machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves on rack used to store clean utensils and equipment. Observed debris on sides of grills and under grill on east side of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink on east side of cook line not working.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in bottom of salad reachin cooler at front counter. Employee wiped unit dry.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at each end of cook line without paper towels. Manager correctly by adding.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in dry storage room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving missing near ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in Reachin Freezer on cook line and Walkin Freezer.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Observed water not working in scoop water next to butter Reachin Cooler. Manager could not get water to run and corrected by replacing with 170F water.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield over Dishwashing Machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris and grease under and along side of flat top grills on cook line. Observed black substance around Walkin Cooler door and gasket. Employee corrected by cleaning.
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