DENNY'S #7422
25 TOWN CENTER BLVD STE A, Clermont FL 34714 · 352.243.5190
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects on front line by salad/dessert station. -1 flying insect on front line by expo window.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish and glass racks in dish area -reach in coolers on cook line and front line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cook line -floor drain on cook line is soiled and has standing water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back and exterior of fryer cabinets -filters over fryers -racks and shelves in dish area -underside of juice dispenser -fans in walk in cooler are dusty Operator began cleaning items
Jun 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pancake batter in gun (52F - Cold Holding), cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard. Recommended operator use Time as a Public ahealth Control
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish and glass racks in dish area -reach in coolers on cook line and front line
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -hand sink by dish machine has been removed
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -training roster is missing dates of birth for employees
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets are warped -countertop on front line -several reach in coolers are inoperable
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cook line -floor drain on cook line is soiled and has standing water
Hole in or other damage to wall. -dry storage room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back and exterior of fryer cabinets -filters over fryers -racks and shelves in dish area -underside of juice dispenser -fans in walk in cooler are dusty Operator began cleaning items
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the kitchen
Jun 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -cook line drain under flat top grill has gray water backing up when washing hands at hand sink at entry to cook line. Sewage is backing up onto floor, employees are walking through it. Employee used shop vac to vacuum water out of drain. Drain is heavily soiled. Still not free flowing, but not overflowing, not using hand sink, employees are using hand sink at other end of cook line.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding); pancake batter in gun (52F - Cold Holding), cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard. Recommended operator use Time as a Public ahealth Control
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish and glass racks in dish area -reach in coolers on cook line and front line
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -hand sink by dish machine has been removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee was cleaning ice bin lid in hand sink on front line. Educated employee, went to dish room.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -training roster is missing dates of birth for employees
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -employee restroom has covered trash can with lids that do not self close, operator came in and closed.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead in dry storage room. Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets are warped -countertop on front line -several reach in coolers are inoperable
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment on cook line -floor drain on cook line is soiled and has standing water
Hole in or other damage to wall. -dry storage room
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back and exterior of fryer cabinets -filters over fryers -racks and shelves in dish area -underside of juice dispenser -fans in walk in cooler are dusty Operator began cleaning items
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -cook line
Stored food not covered. -ice cream on front line, operator covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the kitchen
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook picked up cooked sausage with bare hands and put in take counter for immediate service. Educated employee, employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding, cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cooked prime rib in cooler on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish room and server area -bottom upright reach in freezer in kitchen -toaster oven on cook line
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield on cook line.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -left hand sink in womens restroom handle is broken off
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both restrooms
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -main trash can and disabled stall
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing a watch on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water beside mop sink
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. -operator inverted.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. -dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under grills on cook line -shelves under side table on cook line -floors under equipment on cook line -nozzle grips on juice dispenser on server line -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -exterior sides of fryers and grills -floor drain under triple sink
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -women's room
Standing water in floor drain. -by mop sink
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -cook picked up cooked sausage with bare hands and put in take counter for immediate service. Educated employee, employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (55F - Cold Holding, cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cooked prime rib in cooler on cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish room and server area -bottom upright reach in freezer in kitchen -toaster oven on cook line
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield on cook line.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -operator unable to log in to manager dashboard for training
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -left hand sink in womens restroom handle is broken off
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both restrooms
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -main trash can and disabled stall
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook wearing a watch on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water beside mop sink
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. -operator inverted.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. -dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under grills on cook line -shelves under side table on cook line -floors under equipment on cook line -nozzle grips on juice dispenser on server line -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -exterior sides of fryers and grills -floor drain under triple sink
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -women's room
Standing water in floor drain. -by mop sink
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish area -interior of upright reach in freezer in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -by triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers and under dish machine. -drain under dish machine
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -metal covering on prep table on cook line with sharp edges
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets and top back of fryers -exterior sides of cooking equipment -underside of coffee makers on front line -shelves that hold dish racks at server area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler on front line
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -pan storage by dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the kitchen
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 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. -0 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon next to waffles and macaroni and cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish area -interior of upright reach in freezer in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -soda station
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on cook line by bread
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -by triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers and under dish machine. -drain under dish machine
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -metal covering on prep table on cook line with sharp edges
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets and top back of fryers -exterior sides of cooking equipment -underside of coffee makers on front line -shelves that hold dish racks at server area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler on front line
Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -pan storage by dish area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the kitchen
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects on front line by salad/dessert station. -1 flying insect on front line by expo window.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pancake batter (73F - Cold Holding), on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheesecake on front line. Operator dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -dish racks in dish room
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine and soda station on front line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -shelving racks used for cleans pans/containers by dish room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing above hot water heater.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -utensils in gray bin by salad/dessert station
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -license current and active, license displayed expired 4/1/24
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans by dish room
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line -reach in freezer on cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under prep table in kitchen
Floor tiles and grout missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets -sides if fryers and cooking equipment on cook line -top back of fryers -interior cabinet under soda machine on front line by expo window -underside of coffee machine by server soda machines
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line by fryer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking by triple sink, throughout kitchen
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese sauce on cook line, operator moved to flat top grill for quick reheat, rechecked was 171 f.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -water filters near ice machine and soda stations.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair -throughout the back of house. -Ceiling tile missing in dish area. -vents soiled in kitchen area.
Drain cover(s) missing. -cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on top of dishmachine in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath prep table in kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen near dishmachine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -friiled toothpicks on cook line not facing the same way.
Storage racks throughout kitchen have shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the establishment.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -at mop sink.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in kitchen stained Lemon wedges soiled stored on clean utensil rack
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility not clean. Sinks all soiled Toilets all soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable used for toast in front of house.
Equipment in poor repair. Fan motor cover hanging off inside tall boy freezer in kitchen located across from fryer. Grates for egg burners broken Door fell off reach in under icombi pro oven
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled under and around fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken cove base and floor tiles throughout back of house.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
Light not functioning in storage room
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ends missing on shatter tubes in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of trash cans heavily soiled. Bottom of fryer's interior heavily soiled. Utility cart heavily soiled Plate and glass racks exterior heavily soiled
Objectionable odors in ladies bathroom and in kitchen around flat grill area
Plumbing system in disrepair. Prerinse nozzle in dish room will not turn off.
Reach-in cooler shelves and utensil shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen and back of house.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate27 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat avocado with bare hands, placed on top of hash browns food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Coached employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Relocated to walk in freezer to rapid chill. cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding) 43°f 2nd temp, cooked ham (48F - Cold Holding) 43°f 2nd temp,; hash browns (48F - Cold Holding) 43°f 2nd temp,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in kitchen stained Lemon wedges soiled stored on clean utensil rack
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom facility not clean. Sinks all soiled Toilets all soiled
Cardboard used on floor not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor under racks in stockroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable used for toast in front of house.
Equipment in poor repair. Fan motor cover hanging off inside tall boy freezer in kitchen located across from fryer. Grates for egg burners broken Door fell off reach in under icombi pro oven
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled under and around fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken cove base and floor tiles throughout back of house.
Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda stored on floor in storage room
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream freezer
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop touching cut melon and cut lettuce in salad area located in front of house.
Light not functioning in storage room
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Ends missing on shatter tubes in dry storage
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator today.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located across from fryers in kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of trash cans heavily soiled. Bottom of fryer's interior heavily soiled. Utility cart heavily soiled Plate and glass racks exterior heavily soiled
Objectionable odors in ladies bathroom and in kitchen around flat grill area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored on clean utensil rack located near stockroom
Plumbing system in disrepair. Prerinse nozzle in dish room will not turn off.
Reach-in cooler shelves and utensil shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
Standing water in bottom of butter reach-in-cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen and back of house.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen 0ppm 2nd 200ppm
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in dining room blocked by 2 chair's located by restroom
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.