DENNY'S #8006
1071 AIRPORT RD, Jacksonville Fl FL 32218 · 904-741-4561
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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. In walk-in cooler, boiled egg has date stamp with prep date of 3/11 and discard date of 3/18, 8 days.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020052606 | Nov 3, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top of prep line has food debris build up along backside of stove.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling vent cover on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt hung in dry storage area over wrapped single service cutlery. Operator removed personal items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf of warewashing area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet. Operator relocated to dish area.
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. Ice build up on fan guard of walk in freezer and box below compressor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At waitstation front line, scoops stored in water at 131F, operator emptied and reset water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line fryers with grease build up. Multiple door gaskets on cook line with food debris on top gasket.
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line, in bottom section of egg reach-in cooler, flat of raw shell eggs stored over bag of liquid egg. Raw eggs moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At wait station drink area reach-in cooler, yogurt mix (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (58F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 62f. Items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station drink area reach-in cooler, yogurt mix (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (58F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 62f. Items in cooler overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At wait station side cabinet, spray bottle of clr cleaner stored on counter with condiments. Operator moved spray bottle.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager for Carl M expired 9/18/2025. Manager stated he is scheduled to take exam next month.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At water heater, ceiling has hole. Also, in dry storage room, wall engine shelf has finish flaking off.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. At ice machine, ice bucket stored on floor.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, fire extinguisher box has build up of food debris. Floors throughout establishment, including cook line, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, wait station, storage areas and dish area. Wall at cook line and dish area has grease build up. Wall in dry storage room has black stains.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At wait station dessert area, reach-in freezer for ice cream has ice build up.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In walk-in cooler, scoop in stuffing has handle touching product. Operator moved scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line by steam well, spoon and scoop in standing water at 85f.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave has encrusted food splatter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, front of fry station soiled/grease build up. At cook line, multiple shelves soiled. At cook line and wait station, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior on multiple reach-in coolers soiled with food residue/debris. Also, in walk-in cooler, shelves have build up of grey mold-like substance.
Stored food not covered. At wait station, tea bags stored on counter with no protection.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, tray of raw country fried steak over case of buns. Also, pan of raw chicken stored over bread. Manager moved items to proper levels.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, pan of raw hamburgers stored on case of shell eggs used for immediate service. Manager moved hamburgers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At wait station dessert area in bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler, yogurt drink mix (67F - Cold Holding). Employee stated she left out for 30 minutes. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line, 2 spray bottles of Clorox cleaner stored on ledge at bread counter. Manager moved spray bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At wait station, nozzle area of juice dispenser has build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, 2 employee drinks on counter next to bread. Manager discarded.
Floors, floors and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout establishment, including cook line, walk-in cooler, and dish areas. Wall at cook line has grease build up no wall in dry storage room has black stains.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage in unused walk-in cooler, bag of flour stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At dessert station, ice build up in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, walls, shelf and front of fry station soiled/grease build up. At cook line, shelves soiled. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At cook line, sides of equipment has build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of multiple reach-in coolers soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage in unused walk-in cooler, open case of napkins stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, backflow preventer missing on non chemical dispenser side of splitter. Operator supplied during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At arrival for inspection, 5 food handlers present, no Certified Food Manager. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal,pans on clean dish shelves stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floors under equipment soiled. In walk-in cooler, floor under shelves soiled. In walk-in freezer, floor soiled. In dry storage area, wall behind shelf soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage room, wall finish layer peeling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ie buold up n floor and shelves in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, spoon in standing water at 86f
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, walls at fry station soiled. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At cook line, sides of equipment has build up. At wait station, lower shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of reach-in cooler drawers soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage in unused walk-in cooler, open case of drink carriers stored on floor
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line large reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (46, 47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Lid open during volume. At cook line small reach-in cooler, liquid egg (44F - Cold Holding). Left out for orders. At wait station, cut melon, butter, sour cream (45-46F - Cold Holding). Lid open during rush
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink and bottle water on ledge above oven/hot holding unit. Operator discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves across from dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying. Operator moved pans to air dry.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls at cook line behind equipment soiled. Floor at cook line under equipment. Floors in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled,
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on shelves and floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, scoop and spoon by steam table, in standing water 85f.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under grills and fryers. Sides of cooking equipment on cook line. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers soiled..
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At wait station, coffee filters not protected. Operator placed in covered container.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line, standing water in reach-in cooler drawers.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, boiled egg has date stamp with prep date of 3/11 and discard date of 3/18, 8 days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in large flip top reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (47, 54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items placed in closer about 1 hour ago. Observed standing water in bottom of cooler. Employee moved all items to walk-in cooler. At cook line counter, batter (65F - Cold Holding). Batter used during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple reach-in coolers have food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, unlabeled spray bottle not able to be identified. Operator discarded.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. At cook line in large flip top reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (47, 54F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (56F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all items placed in closer about 1 hour ago. Observed standing water in bottom of cooler. Employee moved all items to walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink with no lid stored on prep table. Employee discarded.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls at cook line soiled. Floor at cook line under equipment.
Food stored on floor. In both walk-in freezers, multiple items on floor. Operator moved to shelves.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground in dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Areas under grills and fryers. Sides of cooking equipment. Multiple gaskets and handles on coolers. In wait station by soda dispenser, slide rack for cups soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, case of paper napkins on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at cook line.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room, two paint cans stored next to fryer oil on shelf. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple reach in coolers on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling on cook line in kitchen (cracked/peeling). Vent cover missing near dish area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom in dining area, no covered receptacle in middle stall.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In front cabinets across from pass through window, employee purse stored with to go cups. Purse moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Manager asked dishwasher to remove and wash again.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line. Floor in dish area. Floor in mop sink area. Floor in middle walk in freezer. Walls in dish area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hood filters missing above fryers on cook line. Manager states they were removed to clean.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near pass through window, multiple utensils in water 128F. Water discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Areas under grills and fryers. Sides and exteriors of cooking equipment on cook line. Handles and gaskets for reach in coolers on cook line. Grey rack near chemical cage in back storage area. Storage areas for glass racks in front server areas.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line for flip top cooler. Reach in cooler in salad station. Employee began removing water from cook line reach in cooler.
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.