DENNY'S #7808
4390 US 27 N #7808, Sebring FL 33870 · 214.819.3800
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vanilla cream (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter waitstaff area not at 41F. At location for over 4 hours. Items discarded.see stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the entrance door to the women's bathroom does not shut, operator stated a work order has been placed and operator showed confirmation.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over hostess and cashier stand by front entrance. Ceiling tile missing in dining room over one of the booths. Observed ceiling missing in dining room over a table next to side exit door.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed cook touch his pants and resume with food preparation without washing hands or changing gloves, operator educated cook on importance and cook washed hands and changed gloves.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women 's bathroom door is not self closing, operator placed work order in on the door.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over hostess counter near front door.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard on, cook placed one on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of clear pans on the shelves in dry storage area with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the walk in freezer door, observed back exit door in the kitchen does not close correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the fan cover in the reach in freezer on the cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese in a splash area, operator moved to bottom shelf.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking out of faucet at the hand wash sink next to the cook line.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wiping his hands on his pants then resuming in food preparation without washing his hands, operator stopped employee, washed their hands.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose in the 3 compartment sink in the dish area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing out a cup in the hand washing sink in the dish area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's entrance bathroom door does not close properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles above the hostess area by the front door, dripping water and have holes in them from water damage, observed ceiling tile in dining room near side exit door dripping water. Observed a ceiling tile over a table in the dining room dripping water.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board front counter area grooved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a cooling unit with sliding glass doors not working at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks that were upright in the dish area.
Stored food not covered. Observed country style steak and diced potatoes with no lid, operator placed a lid on both.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauces not labeled in the walk in cooler.
Apr 16, 2025□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards front counter roll top reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sliding glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area.
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a wet vac then a clean sheet pan without washing their hands. Employee removed the pan to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean glassware without washing their hands. Employee removed the glassware to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the table top reach in cooler on the cook line between the grills Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the table top reach in cooler on the cook line between the grills Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Manager discarded the items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards front counter roll top reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in coolers on the right side of the cook line and the sliding glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sliding glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the bathroom (stated they washed their hands in the bathroom) then returned to work on the cook line without a washing the hands outside of the bathroom. Employee washed their hands. Corrected On-Site**
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled. Floor fan on the cook line soiled. Shelves under all the equipment on the cook line soiled. Both the stove tops in the cook line area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the slide glass reach in cooler in the wait station area solid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line have standing water in the bottom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. under drawer at grill not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. (); salmon5 fillets (46F); raw chicken, 3lbs (52F); shaved ham 3 lbs (50F); sliced ham 7 lbs (45F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under drawer at grill not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. (); salmon5 fillets (46F); raw chicken, 3lbs (52F); shaved ham 3 lbs (50F); sliced ham 7 lbs (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy (128F - Hot Holding); grits (130F)in pan of water on grill. Operator decided to discard instead of reheating.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wipe cloth stored in handsink basin at waitstaff area.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water heater not working repairman called before inspector arrived. 2 or more hours out. Hot water heater not working must not use dishwasher until hot water is supplied. Must manually heat water for 3 bay sink until hot water heater is restored and water is hot.
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink. Operator stated tech was on his way to repair.. operator suspended dishwashing until hot water heater could be repaired. Hot water heater not working must not use dishwasher until hot water is supplied. Must manually heat water for 3 bay sink until hot water heater is restored and water is hot.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers ne'er grill at far end of cookline not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. (); salmon5 fillets (46F); raw chicken, 3lbs (52F); shaved ham 3 lbs (50F); sliced ham 7 lbs (45F - Cold Holding). Air leaking from drawers. Drawers not sealed well enough to maintain foods at 41F. Unit may not be used to hold time and temperature controlled foods until able to maintain foods at 41F or below.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knife and cutting board used to cut lemons at waitstaff counter in splash zone of handsink. Operator sent items back through dishwash.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed vanilla cream (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter waitstaff area not at 41F. At location for over 4 hours. Items discarded.see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vanilla cream (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter waitstaff area not at 41F. At location for over 4 hours. Items discarded.see stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker installed before the splitter on the mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout establishment with water damage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed cook on line and waitstaff plating foods with wristwatch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler at front counter frozen up. Unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. May not use to store time and temperature controlled foods until able to maintain at 41F or colder. Waitstaff discarded items.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed vents throughout the establishment with condensation forming on ceiling vents. Tiles at vent locations swollen and discolored.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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