DENNY'S #8566
32670 BLUE STAR HWY, Midway FL 32343 · 850-574-6063
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 50 points better than where it started.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water coming up from floor drain in server station when server station hand wash sink is used.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024064994 | Oct 29, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $800 |
| 6--2023052771 | Sep 13, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 | $300 |
| 6--2018055915 | Oct 25, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 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
Ceiling tile missing. Some ceiling tiles missing on expo server station in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents has build up of grease and dust in multiple areas of kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles in several areas need replaced.
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles on expo line has dust build up.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen prep room by kitchen line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in prep and cooks line in kitchen.
Aug 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen prep room area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen in prep room has dust and grease build up
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on kitchen line by chef counter and hand sink.
Oct 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage backing up from drain in kitchen on cook line underneath prep table. Employees are walking through sewage from the kitchen to the dining room. Observed raw sewage outside on ground around grease trap.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Lettuce 51F Tomatoes 53F Ham 46F American cheese 45F Chorizo 45F Egg wash 45F.
Oct 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage backing up from drain in kitchen on cook line underneath prep table. Employees are walking through sewage from the kitchen to the dining room. Observed raw sewage outside on ground around grease trap.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Lettuce 51F Tomatoes 53F Ham 46F American cheese 45F Chorizo 45F Egg wash 45F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Lettuce 51F Tomatoes 53F Ham 46F American cheese 45F Chorizo 45F Egg wash 45F. *See stop sale
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line and near mop sink area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood ventilation system.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in salad prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood system.
Feb 16, 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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to mop sink.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue. Reach in cooler on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved Plans show break room and women's bathroom behind office and freezer. Area no longer accessible to establishment.
Sep 13, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved Plans show break room and women's bathroom behind office and freezer. Area no longer accessible to establishment.
Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom is within another individual business and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. Men's and women's bathrooms on approved establishment plans blocked off due to ceiling collapse, per manager establishment using bathrooms of business within the same establishment, the Flying J
Sep 13, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0PPM. Employee primed sanitizer. Retested at 100PPM chlorine.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water coming up from floor drain in server station when server station hand wash sink is used.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low reach in cooler: country fried steak 44F. Per employee less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer at time of inspection, cooled to 32F. Server upright cooler: shredded cheddar 52F. Per manager less than 4 hours. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold trays: Grilled chicken 128 Ham 120 less than 4 hours per manager. Voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked off with plastic bag and sign stating it is out of order. Manager states plumbing is clogged.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved Plans show break room and women's bathroom behind office and freezer. Area no longer accessible to establishment.
Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom is within another individual business and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. Men's and women's bathrooms on approved establishment plans blocked off due to ceiling collapse, per manager establishment using bathrooms of business within the same establishment, the Flying J
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under server station drink machine.
Stored food not covered. Sausage links, and sliced mushrooms in walk-in not covered. Employee covered items during inspection.
Water leaking from dish machine when running.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink area.
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.