DENNY'S 6825
1301 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-685-1176
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in reach in cooler under counter in expo. 1 live roach on floor in dishwashing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043544 | Jul 17, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in server hand sink. Operator removed spoon.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed potatoes stored over washed grapes in walk in cooler. Operator moved potatoes.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of SOS cleaner on table next to hot well. Operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk stored in hand sink in server area. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cookline being used as dump sink. Observed coffee stains in the sink, and observed a server dumping liquid into the sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor in walk in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over cut tomatoes and strawberries in walk in cooler. Operator placed lemons on lower shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 150ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 400ppm
Aug 14, 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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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding separating from wall near walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roaches observed on floor in dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on shelf over clean dishes on cookline. Manager discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/4 pans on clean dish shelf wet nesting. Operator separated to dry.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil hot well tested at 128F. Operator increased heat.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches observed behind oil filter tanks. 2 dead roaches observed under shelving in dry storage room. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator, printed and posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all flip top coolers at cookline have buildup of debris. Gaskets on ice cream freezer have buildup of debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mop stored in water in mop bucket. Operator removed mop, stored properly
Jul 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Jul 18, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in service line. 1 live fly in mop sink area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in reach in cooler under counter in expo. 1 live roach on floor in dishwashing area
Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor of dry storage 2 dead roaches on rep area floor 4 dead roaches on floor of expo line. 1 dead roach under juice dispenser in expo 2 dead roaches on floor in dishwashing area 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 3 dead roaches in under counter reach in cooler on expo.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Jul 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in service line. 1 live fly in mop sink area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in reach in cooler under counter in expo. 1 live roach on floor in dishwashing area
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon wedger soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee stains in hand sink on at cookline
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline.
Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor of dry storage 2 dead roaches on rep area floor 4 dead roaches on floor of expo line. 1 dead roach under juice dispenser in expo 2 dead roaches on floor in dishwashing area 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 3 dead roaches in under counter reach in cooler on expo.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered Cup of coffee on prep table in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, Observed debris on shelving in walk in cooler Gaskets on reach in coolers on cookline soiled Black debris observed on ice maker lid in prep area
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket of sanitizer in prep area soiled with debris
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in container with food contact surface up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at ice machine outside of utility room
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silverware in sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.