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DENNY'S 7102

840 CYPRESS PARKWAY, Poinciana FL 34759 · 407-915-6016

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats135
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5907893
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient temperature (57F - Cold Holding) less the. 4 hours omelette station
High priority/03A-03-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken breast at 51° in reach in cooler drawer under flat top on cooks line. Per operator in cooler less than 4 hours. Advised operator to move items into walk in cooler for immediate temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink, operator removed splitter.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield of ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Corners of gasket on reach in cooler at ice cream station
Basic/14-11-5
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with soda syrup underneath syrup stand in dry storage.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to door frame in dry storage area.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler drawers on cooks line soiled with old food debris. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler on far left side of cooks line soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Small reach in cooler on cooks line next to fryers not in use.
Basic/33-31-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes and strawberries stored above salad dressings in salad station make table. Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Far wall next to stove top is soiled with old food debris
Basic/36-27-5
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Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On line bottom of reach in freezer, and low boys throughout kitchen soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer on cook line
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In second expo reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table, reach in cooler, and reach in cooler drawers on cook line.Hash browns 55°, sliced ham 55°, sliced cheese 55°, raw chicken 55°, sausage patties 55°, per operator items put in coolers less than 4 hours. Advised operator to move items back into walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On line bottom of reach in freezer, and low boys throughout kitchen soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer on cook line
Basic/23-24-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on ice machine in kitchen not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in preparation of food without beard guard. Coached manager on proper use of beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple coolers on cook line not holding 41° or below.
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In second expo reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In low boys in kitchen, server area reach in cooler, and reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppm, replaced chemical reran and 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs 47f cold holding, liquid egg whites 57f cold holding, Items were placed in at 9 am found at 9:15 advised to rapid chill Liquid eggs 2nd temperature 42f cold holding, egg whites were disposed of.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Egg cooler ambient temperature 50f cold holding, Advised to use time hold or ice bath for all items
Basic/14-11-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under bag in a box shelf
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pancake batter, 50F, held out of temperature control less than 2 hours, returned to unit - in low boy: ham, burger, 47F;
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - cookline handsink blocked by box
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Refrigerated drawers at cookline.
Basic/23-24-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - near water heater
Basic/36-03-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - dry storage area
Basic/36-12-4
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened drink in cookline low boy unit. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - prep cooler at cookline
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - near thermalizer
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishmachine.
Basic/16-21-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout cookline, soiled with grease and old food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets throughout cookline soiled with old food debris.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front servery line.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In electric hot holding well on front counter 132F. Operator replaced water and retemp at 138F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream scoops in inoperable dipperwell. Operator removed.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave closes to wall on cookline soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Front counter reach-in cooler. Lightbulb was burnt out and operator removed.
Basic/38-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment and shelving on cookline soiled with grease and old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under cookline.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining handwash sink on cookline.
Basic/29-20-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cookline soiled with grease.
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under cabinet that shares piping for handwash sink and dipper well on front servery line.
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in front no hand wash touched monitor then went to put clean gloves
High priority/12A-07-5
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs ambient temperature (57F - Cold Holding) less the. 4 hours omelette station
High priority/03A-03-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelette station; liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding); egg white (54F - Cold Holding)less then 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All throughout kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.all throughout cook line
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Underneath dishwasher area
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. At mop sink hose system
Basic/14-71-4
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple items on cook line broken Reach in Flat top on cook line
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Underneath dishwasher next to drain
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. On cook line
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath reach in coolers dirty
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer on cook line
Basic/12B-13-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line Reach in on cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers on cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler freezer on cook line
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking spray hose at dishwasher area
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.