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DENNY'S #6926

1641 DUNLAWTON AVE, Port Orange FL 32129 · 386-756-2335

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats166
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7404006
Grade history
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022055856Aug 4, 2022Apr 19, 2023$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Kim, advised to print certificate. Verified in servsafe database
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top surface
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile/vent shows damage or is in disrepair. -dislodged ceiling vent panel in front service area near juice dispenser -
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. -chipped/rusted wire racks for single door freezer on cookline across from fryers
Basic/14-11-5
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cookline under equipment -dry storage -some corners
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. -damage to wall near utility lines behind fryers -damage to wall near back door in prep/storage area
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter scoop utensil 118F, manager corrected
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at entrance to cook line from back prep area
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters, at top section above filters with dripping grease
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -single door freezer across from fryers on cook line is significantly soiled
Basic/22-16-4
The state's own report →
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile bowing near ac vent in dining area
Basic/36-32-5
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -drip from below air conditioning vent inside kitchen on cook line falling below causing sanitary nuisance to prep space below/stored food below. Manager placed container below drip.
Basic/28-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -packages of bread inside pan at cook line with water droplets near slow dripping water/condensation -manager protected food
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -diced ham inside stand up vertical fridge at end of cookline
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -78F at hand sink at end of cookline, hot water currently shut off underneath sink
Intermediate/27-16-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -dry storage
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. -dish racks
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back corner of floor inside dry storage -cookline behind equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -surrounding burners on stove -sides of stove, grill, fridge on cookline at end
Basic/23-03-4
Significant Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -end of cookline -behind cooking equipment on cook line
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing/in disrepair. -dry storage, molding separating from wall/juncture
Basic/36-03-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Exterior door has disrepair at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door, corner near damaged door frame
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dry storage racks -some grease accumulation behind cook line equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -mens restroom
Basic/36-64-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked/otherwise obstructed. For reporting purposes only. -fire exit, southeast corner, extension/electrical cord is hung around door handle and across wall to light source for decorations.
/46-01-4
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -ladders blocking hand sink access near back door
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handsink on cook line with pan inside basin
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant grease build up on floors in back, general kitchen/prep/warewashing area -behind cookline equipment Callback inspection shall occur in 7 days to verify compliance
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -near back door
Basic/33-38-4/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior Surfaces of equipment on cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored below soiled pans/broken raw egg shell debris on cook line
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cooler out front
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Nov 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -ladders blocking hand sink access near back door
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handsink on cook line with pan inside basin
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant grease build up on floors in back, general kitchen/prep/warewashing area -behind cookline equipment Callback inspection shall occur in 7 days to verify compliance
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic/36-24-5
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -near back door
Basic/33-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior Surfaces of equipment on cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored below soiled pans/broken raw egg shell debris on cook line
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cooler out front
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to back door, operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in front service area just outside entrance to kitchen by ice machine
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -reach-in freezer door handle
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -stainless steel pans on dish drying rack, operator reorganized
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in freezer leaking water on floor
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in front of reach-in freezer, operator mopped
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. -apparent water damage to wall over reach-in cooler, operator states leak has been repaired -tiles missing from wall behind ice machine and mop sink
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils for ice cream stored in standing water 79F, operator discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -exterior of mop sink soiled -exterior of reach-in cooler doors soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around handwash sink at end of cookline -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from faucet handle. -handwash sink in front service area next to entrance to kitchen near office, water leaking from hot water faucet handle while in operation
Basic/29-11-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -significant accumulation of food debris on all cooking equipment -walk-in cooler door soiled -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above sink line in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. -tested 0ppm, operator states the establishment ran out of chlorine sanitizer
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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 then placed slices of bread into toaster, operator educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands, and replaced gloves
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above pre-cooked sausage links inside short reach-in cooler underneath Alto-Shaam, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available, operator located during inspection.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -significant accumulation of food debris on all cooking equipment -walk-in cooler door soiled -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above sink line in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -juice nozzles soiled -cutting board on make line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to back door blocked by ladders
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -handle of tall boy reach-in freezer
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment in poor repair. -handle on milk reach-in cooler at front counter missing -reach in cooler drawers non functional -Continental reach in cooler non functional, operator states repairs scheduled -reach-in cooler gasket torn in tall stainless steel reach-in cooler at end of cookline
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -area where mops are hanging in mop room does not drain, dripping water from mops cause slippery floor
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -white powdery substance on floor -debris on floor behind ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. -pancake mix on storeroom floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall area around dish machine in disrepair, operator states repairs are ongoing
Basic/36-24-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -whipped butter scoop in water 128F. Operator replaced with 181F water. -spoons in standing water 70F at ice cream station, operator discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing cold water at handwash sink -in dish room
Basic/29-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of equipment throughout the kitchen soiled -gaskets of altosham soiled -exterior of reach in freezer soiled, gasket soiled -dish racks soiled in dish room
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink -handwash sink in dish room
Basic/29-20-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -black moldlike substance at rinse area for dish machine
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink near cook line
Basic/29-11-4

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.