DENNYS REST 5112
7631 W IRLO BRONSON HWY, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 5123396101
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed license during inspection
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019053040 | Aug 29, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over waffles in reach-in freezer at entrance to cook line. Operator rearranged. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along bottom of entryway into walk-in freezer with meats. Per operator, they have a work order in. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in container next to ice bin by front counter. Operator discarded. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler below oven on cook line. Priority: Basic
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Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at start of cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cherry tomatoes over sauce containers in maketable cooler at front counter. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over waffles in reach-in freezer at entrance to cook line. Operator rearranged. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along bottom of entryway into walk-in freezer with meats. Per operator, they have a work order in. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in container next to ice bin by front counter. Operator discarded. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler below oven on cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink at start of cook line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cherry tomatoes over sauce containers in maketable cooler at front counter. Operator removed. Priority: Basic
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 cracked eggs on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large coffee dispenser blocking hand sink on server station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door of walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2nd microwave on cooks line with old food debris. At server desert station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of microwaves on cooks line with old food debris Sides of fryers grease and old food debris Hoods above fryers dripping grease Gaskets throughout kitchen old food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under egg station on cooks line Reach in cooler next to reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator had employee clean standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind steam table on cooks line with old food debris.
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 54, shredded cheese 54, per operator items been in cooler for more than 4 hours on wait station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sinks on server stations used for dump sink evidence of ice
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/.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All freezers have ice buildup
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dishwashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout cook line and prep area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In prep area and throughout cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On server station reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink next to child chairs Handwashing sink on cook line
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Salmon over deli meat in walk in cooler. Open box of chicken fried steak over fries in reach in freezer in prep area
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. On cook line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce 54°, shredded cheese 54°, per operator items been in cooler for more than 4 hours on wait station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 54°, shredded cheese 54°, per operator items been in cooler for more than 4 hours on wait station. Sliced cheese 56°, shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F); sausage (48F); diced ham (48F) per operator states in cooler for less than 4 hours on cook line. Advised operator to return items to walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sinks on server stations used for dump sink evidence of ice
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/.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bags and keys at far left side of front counter over silverware and condiments
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All freezers have ice buildup
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dishwashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout cook line and prep area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In prep area and throughout cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On server station reach in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top of second coffee machine not covered.
Stored food not covered. Open box of chocolate chips on walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink next to child chairs Handwashing sink on cook line
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Peppers and Onions, Chorizo, Carne Asada, Egg Whites, Pooled Eggs all temping between 46F-55F. Per operator all items were prepared less than 2 hours ago. Advised operator to move to another cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled with food debris.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage 46f -egg whites 46f employee adding more ice to the ice bath
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink on cook line blocked by trash can
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -Top of dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. -vent above dish machine heavy rusted
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cook line microwave
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage at hands I next to juice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease over fryers -hood soiled with grease over fryers -pipes/hose next to fryers soiled with grease -top of burners soiled with grease and food debris
Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet loose at wait station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -beverage air on cookline -cooler at wait station
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled on cookline -Cookline floor soiled under alto Cham -Floor and base soiled by dish machine
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed license during inspection
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by office
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles reach in coolers cookline Gaskets reach in freezer upright and cookline
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice cream scoop in hand sink in server front area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on clean prep surface on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line torn
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line
Garbage on the ground around parking lot
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line dirty
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.