DENNY'S #7439
8243 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Orlando FL 32819
Last inspected May 19, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017013466 | Feb 28, 2017 | Apr 17, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs into pan, the proceeded to touch cooking utensils and pan handles without handwashing.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cookline touched pants and shirt then proceeded to plate food without handwashing or glove change. Operator counseled employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee wash hands and regloved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cookline Dishwashing racks heavily stained at dishwashing station. Sprayer hose is soiled at dishwashing station.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At ice machine and at beverage station
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cookline heavily groved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cookline make table.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on cookline not operational.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at front door and rear door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cookline soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees throughout establishment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves of lowboys on cookline soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cup lids not inverted at beverage station.
Stored food not covered. Cut banana stored not covered at expo station. Operator discarded.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior front door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Dec 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority4 Intermediate22 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands on cookline. Cook touched raw beef and then handled salt shaker and pot without washing hands.Operator educated employee to wash hands after touching raw beef.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (107F - Hot Holding) held less than four hours.Operator discarded.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut strawberries draining on no food grade towels.
Nonfood-grade paper towels used for food storage - direct contact with food. Strawberries at the front line area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open Raw breaded chicken package over precooked onion rings in walk in freezer.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning**
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (50F - Cold Holding) held less than four hours per operator.Operator discarded and replaced batter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by triple compartment sink with cleandishes.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop kink.Vaccum breaker is not at correct location at hose Bibb
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk-in cooler not date marked. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board at cooks line. Sprayer hose is soiled at dishwashing area. Walk in cooler shelves and dish storage shelves are soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwashing sink to dump ice.
Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Cinnamon sugar in storage room open and exposed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing.Dining room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen area
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Tongs hanging on guard between hand wash sink and prep table.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.One of the bathrooms is missing a covered trash can.
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Server is handling butter with watch on hands.
Exterior front door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under grill and burners throughout the establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles throughout the establishment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in macaroni and cheese and gravy containers touching product
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cookline.
Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils. Sauté pans encrusted with debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout kitchen and cookline. Grease debris under grill and between equipment on cookline. Side of grill is heavily soiled. Wipe down all equipment throughout the establishment where it is heavily soiled. Side of walk in cooler is soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bananas at front counter not washed prior to cutting.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Lids at servers station.
Unwashed strawberries stored over pickles in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by dishwashing area and on cook line behind cooking equipment.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at handwashing sink by cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In storage room, White substance in container not labeled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken behind commercially packaged nav and cheese in reach in cooler across from walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer rack in sink on cooks line next to fryer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between egg holder unit and omelette stove cooker on cooks line
One Light not functioning over ready in fridge and freezer combo on cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Frilled toothpicks on cooks line
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg station Raw whole shell eggs behind liquid eggs
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen cook line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler ins sever staton. Manager discarded
Equipment in poor repair. Door frame gasket area cracked to bottom reach in freezer across from walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tooth picks and skewers for sandwiches on cooks line
Unwashed grapes and strawberries stored with ready-to-eat food pickles in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen at end of cook line
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.