DENNY'S #6929
3771 ORLANDO DR, Sanford FL 32773 · 407-321-6306
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found - 5 on walls at mop sink area - 5 on walls below dishwasher
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022049437 | Jul 14, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - flip top of cooler at server station
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles at storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over cookline
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Counter-mounted equipment sealed to counter/table is not installed to allow enough space for cleaning around the equipment. - handwash sink at server station cut into counter not sealed causing water dripping to self below.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at dish station tiles cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - counter below fryers - hood baffles - exterior toasters - walk in fan covers - top area of flip top cooler at server station. Employee wiped.
Open dumpster lid.
Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. - hole in metal screen at opening in ice machine room
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - above cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at walk in freezer
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
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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Live, small flying insects found - 5 on walls at mop sink area - 5 on walls below dishwasher
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - above cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ice cream scoop
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Stored food not covered. - coffee in coffee filter
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw bacon over cooked sausage patties
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above cookline
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee washing dishes
Equipment in poor repair. - hand wash sink at server station not set into counter properly causing leaking onto shelves below
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - counter below flat top grill
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 4 flying insects below hand wash sink at server station
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in ware wash station - acoustical ceiling tiles in food storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above cook line
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on upright freezer at cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment - below counter at server station
Hole in or other damage to wall. - next to thermostat at entrance to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - build of sludge on counter below hand wash sink in server station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - at cookline
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on reach in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. - behind ice machine in back room - behind prep sink at cook line
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 6 small flying insects on counter and wall around hand wash sink at server station
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - food prep sink soiled
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles around vents dusty over cook line
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on reach in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. - behind ice machine in back room - behind prep sink at cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - on cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves below hws at server station heavy buildup up of sludge from worn seal around sink
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back of storage area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door located at bag of kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Where kids high chair is stored across from next at frontline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line and at wait staff area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on bread shelving on cooks line
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate13 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. Oppm, primed Machine and tested 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fresh shell eggs over pasteurized eggs in the omlet make cooler operator corrected
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine has debris from the rusted overhead vent
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dish area ceiling, tiles are damaged
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license displayed
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to line freezer ripped -unit is frozen over -6 burner range missing grates, burners not functioning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the dish area corner of the dish tables
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the dish ring
Hole in or other damage to wall. At the front where the high chairs are stored leading to the ice machine room, floor at the base boards is damaged
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on the cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Micro wave oven
Light not functioning. Dish ring light burnt out
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 6 burner range -hood filters dirty
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line over the make table
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.