DENNY'S RESTAURANT #9244
351 E MAIN ST, Apopka FL 32703
Last inspected Jul 14, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crumbled sausage 50°/ liquid eggs 50°, items in omelet station, operator placed on ice for immediate temperature recovery
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crumbled sausage 50°/ liquid eggs 50°, items in omelet station, operator placed on ice for immediate temperature recovery
Ceiling tile missing in hallway to restroom, several missing in dry storage and meeting room
Ceiling vent hanging from ceiling in dining room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage has no goods in room/several ceiling tiles missing / insulation hanging from ceiling/ several leaks Meeting room off dining room has multiple ceiling tiles broken/ damaged due to several leaks, insulation hanging from ceiling in numerous areas Men's room has ceiling damage to due water leak Ladies room has ceiling damage due to water leak
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Due to leaks in dry storage and meeting room has standing water on floor
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Meeting room has large amount of debris on the floor due to leaks
Food stored on floor. Bag of water softener on floor in chemical room
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in dry storage and meeting room area are in disrepair due to leaks
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Meeting room, dining room has odor
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Leaf blower stored with single service items
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room in hallway off restrooms - floor heavily soiled due to falling insulation from leaks coming from ceiling
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused coolers in hallway by back door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing Dry storage and storage room in hallway has missing ceiling tiles
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in hallway storage by restrooms has insulation hanging down in multiple areas, dry storage has insulation hanging down. MULTIPLE areas has insulation hanging down in several areas where ceiling tiles are missing or have fallen down due to water leaks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room in hallway off restrooms - floor heavily soiled due to falling insulation from leaks coming from ceiling
Food stored in dry storage around numerous leaks of water from ceiling, buckets catching water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table that ALTO SHAM sitting on has heavy food build up
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Ladies room has heavy objectionable odor Side dining room has slight objectionable odor
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler end of cooks line has rust on shelves
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused coolers in hallway by back door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish machine
Water leaking from ceiling Dry storage has several leaks from ceiling Storage room in hallway has leaks
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in chemical storage room in disrepair
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Side section of dining room by restrooms has very strong objectional odor and areas throughout the dining room
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer end of cooks line - top shelf has rust
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Meeting room space has numerous discarded used equipment throughout room 2 unused refrigeration units in hallway by back door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall in chemical storage room in disrepair, water damage
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in chemical storage room in disrepair
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dry storage area has cove molding missing off wall
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under alto sham soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy that alto sham sits on cooks line is soiled with food debris
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Side section of dining room by restrooms has very strong objectional odor and areas throughout the dining room
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer end of cooks line - top shelf has rust
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted in shelving by back door
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink cooks line is slow draining
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Meeting room space has numerous discarded used equipment throughout room 2 unused refrigeration units in hallway by back door
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall in chemical storage room in disrepair, water damage
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold buildup on wall in dry storage Black buildup on wall behind dish machine
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cooks line and back of house areas by ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in areas throughout cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line some tiles cracked
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of glass cooler soiled Blue fan cooks line has heavy dust build up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station - standing water Cooler across from grill - standing water
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused refrigeration units stored in hallway by office
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind oven on cooks line Behind dish machine
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 2 flats of shell eggs over ready to eat foods in omelet station
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not dated in walk-in-cooler Pico, Turkey, beef Pattie's,
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy food and grease buildup under cooking equipment on cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave and drawers under hot holding unit soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to omelet station
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, coffee filters server station not covered or inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease buildup on wall behind cooks line
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under egg station and under cooking equipment
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet leaks on cooks line
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. Ran dish machine 3X tested 0 ppm, operator changed and primed - tested 50 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes 52° Brown gravy 54° Burnt ends 54° 8 pieces poultry 50° Salmon 3 pieces 52° Per operator in drawers and cooler from previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 52° 1.5 bags Brown gravy 54° 1 bag Burnt ends 54° 8 piece poultry 50° Salmon 3 pieces 52° Per operator in cooler from previous day
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 5 employees working no certified food manager on premises
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with hand out
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake puppie mix cooks line, 3 items in walk-in-cooler not dated
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
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. Drawers on cooks line temping 52°
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 4/1/23
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook has no hair restraint
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under egg station and under cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue fan on cooks line soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on front line
Stored food not covered. Upright freezer on cooks line and Walk-in-freezer foods not covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet leaks on cooks line
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