DENNY'S 6824
4325 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863-646-4074
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the walk in cooler. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); white cheddar cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) The manager stated she was doing inventory and had the door propped open.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025059956 | Jul 30, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves and reach in coolers.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in front of the fryers.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on the microwaves is soiled. Kitchen across from the cook line.
Light not functioning. Hood system
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm.
Jul 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings under a shelf in the dry storage area. First shelf to the left entering the dry storage area. The rodent droppings was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 2 rodent droppings under the prep sink entering the walk in cooler. They were removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 4 behind the Continental stainless freezer across from the walk in cooler. 6 behind the stove across from the walk in cooler/ back prep area. 2 under the shelf in the paper dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the walk in cooler. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); white cheddar cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) The manager stated she was doing inventory and had the door propped open.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf entering the dry storage area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment is heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers are soiled.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handles
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the walk in freezer door.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of the large flip top reach in cooler next to the steam table.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the dry storage room.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind the cook line. Walls soiled with grease build up on the cook line.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves on the shelves on the expo line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment and upright top/bottom reach in freezer across from the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all the reach in coolers including the reach in drawers on the cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave door handles, make line handles and monitors on cook line
Ceiling tile missing. In server station by coffee machine
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing in kitchen, dry storage and server station
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive debris on floor in dry storage
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked tile and missing floor grout on cook line
Light not functioning. In back prep area by walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled paper towel dispenser to far left side of cook line.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing tiles on wall on entire cook line.
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.