DENNY'S #8796
100 N KINGS HWY, Fort Pierce FL 34945 · 772.466.3609
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead beetle type bug in storage area. Cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping from ceiling to cold make table. Manager disposed of butter. Moved empty pans to make table suggested to move make table away from area dripping.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink near walk in cooler
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter on cooks line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray chemicals stored over serving trays
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping from ceiling to cold make table. Manager disposed of butter. Moved empty pans to make table suggested to move make table away from area dripping.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink near walk in cooler
Jan 20, 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
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooks line
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead beetle type bug in storage area. Cleaned area
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. By oil barrel in storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer waiting on part for fan, when serviced they broke the fan
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 45f cold holding, shredded cheese 45f cold holding, manager chose to discard of products Cooker was ambient 37f and all other products were held at 41f or below
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On chemical shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above dish area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone sweater in dish area
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink by storage area drains slow
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream 44-45f cold holding, butter 48f cold holding, Manager disposed of products
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 44-45f cold holding, butter 48f cold holding, Manager stated it was from over night. Manager disposed of products.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored near paper products. Manager moved
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over spinach
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple cooler handles on the cooks line. Hand wash station at cooks line soiled.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager working on cooks line for food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves on both ends of cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cooks line, behind cabinet door there is a build up of
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at dry storage/ dish wash station not operating. Manager states plumbing is in disrepair.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front sink used as a dump sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under hot warmer
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Right side of cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front shelf right side
Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink is leaking onto floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with stickers stored next to French toast batter unwashed mushrooms stored over washed squash.
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