DENNY'S #7510
610 44 AVE W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.752.5977
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Will inspect at next routine inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018034795 | Jun 27, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in front kitchen area upright reach in freezer Person in charge cleaned.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell egg in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in reach in cooler on cooks line. Person in charge removed egg.See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line employee reach in cooler raw shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on filling product above the fill line. Person in charge stated they had been in the container for approximately 1 hour.Person in charge removed eggs above the fill line and placed in reach in cooler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed in hot water tank room hole in ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. openings not protected with self-closing doors on East Side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in back kitchen area by walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed in 3 compartment sink area, walls behind the sink with mold like substance.
Water leaking from 3 compartment sink in dish washing area.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. openings not protected with self-closing doors on East Side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in back kitchen area by walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge had all employees working read and sign.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on East Side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in back kitchen area by walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on East Side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on waitstaff line single service containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted all.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line Reach in cooler Pancake batter (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated the Batter had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the Reach in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook's line Employee put on guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on East side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Will inspect at next routine inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on front cooks line employee cracked raw shells and grabbed clean plate with cooked potatoes and scrambled eggs on it and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee discarded food,placed soiled plate in bus tub,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on front cooks line employee cracked raw shells and grabbed clean plate with cooked potatoes and scrambled eggs on it and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee discarded food,placed soiled plate in bus tub,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed, Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area across from dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on cooks line employee no beard guard. Person in charge had him put on beard guard and wash hands.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in front kitchen area across from 2 bay compartment sink torn gaskets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment on cooks line in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer in front kitchen area next to hand washing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cooks line interior of microwave soiled with dried food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler, Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on East side of kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in front kitchen area behind grill and fryers walls soiled with grease.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed, Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area across from dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in front kitchen area across from 2 bay compartment sink torn gaskets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment on cooks line in front kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in upright reach-in freezer in front kitchen area next to hand washing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cooks line interior of microwave soiled with dried food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler, Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.