DENNY'S #7965
1910 S. MCCALL RD, Englewood FL 34223 · 941-475-4399
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in-cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022024768 | Apr 18, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $250 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tub of whipped butter at waitress counter front line cold holding temperature 48°F. Operator stated butter had been removed from reaching cooler less than one hour prior and returned butter to region and cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bib on front of building.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some staff expired Vincent Ledesman
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed section of wall in dry storage area with collapsed drywall and exposed installation that has mold-like substance. operator has covered area with plastic drop cloth to seal the wall and has scheduled repair service.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop in dice potatoes at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed handle dripped well at cooks line and wait staff area both have insufficient water velocity.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe counter under Combi oven so with grease and food debris, as well as cubbyhole storage area on cooks line with buildup of grease and food debris.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room, kitchen, back hall and throughout building showing water damage. Repeat 9-15-25
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheeese, cold cut and raw sausage patties in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room, kitchen, back hall and throughout building showing water damage. Repeat 9-15-25
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed dishwasher machine employee beverage on counter at cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on sides of equipment at cooks line. Repeat 9-15-25
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed mold odor in dining area and restroom. Repeat 9-15-25
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves of reach-in cooler at end of cooks line are chipping and rusted.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer bucket front counter above coffee cups. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at cooks line above clean plates. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen back hall showing water damage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment ant cooks line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on sides of equipment at cooks line.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong mold odor throughout location.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-coolers on cooks line out of service. Repeat 8-13-24
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen soiled with mold-like-substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-cooler units at end of cooks line not functioning. Repeat 12-27-23
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed heavy mold smell in dining room area and entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. Repeat 12-27-23
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in-cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at counter top cooler on cooks line. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding); fresh diced Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items had been in cooler since the prior night. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at counter top cooler on cooks line. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding); fresh diced Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items had been in cooler since the prior night. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items. Repeat 12-27-23
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Philly beef and beef carnitas at cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen soiled with mold-like-substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-cooler units at end of cooks line not functioning. Repeat 12-27-23
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat 12-27-23
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed heavy mold smell in dining room area and entrance.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. Repeat 12-27-23
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at wait station.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at wait station. Observed butter at wait station cold holding at 49F staff stated butter was removed from cooler 2 hours prior and returned butter to reach-in cooler. Email operater Time as a Control sheet for food safety for future use.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen areas. Rep 9-25-23
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in mop sink area in disrepair and leaking water pipe. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair. Repeat 9-25-23
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in coolers at cooks line and wait staff area not working and in disrepair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cooks line. Repeat 9-25-23
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and food debris under equipment at cooks line. Observed grease and soil buildup on equipment at cooks line and throughout kitchen. Repeat 9-25-23
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cooks line. Repeat 9-25-23
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at wait station next to clean silverware and napkins.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water pipe in ceiling by mop sink area is actively leaking in buckets and on floor.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling tile missing in dining room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and dining room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cooks line. Repeat 5-16-23
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build of grease and food debris at cooks line under and behind equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cooks line. Repeat 5-16-23
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed Walk-in freezer is not frozen.
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