Dennys #1773
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Dennys #1773, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Dennys #1773's latest score of 58 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over diced ham in cooler drawer on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (60F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers and onions (60F - Cold Holding) cooler drawer on cook line under flattop. Operator states in unit less then four hours, placed in walk-in cooler top of make table on cookline, over chill line. In unit less then four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooler drawer pans soiled on cookline
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter near beer cooler. Dispenser missing
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. On cookline near eggs station
31B-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at machine **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline equipment in need of deep clean **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water in back hall **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook-line, dish area
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sauce in standing water in sink near dish station
06-01-5
41
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in drawer-pot roast,brisket burnt ends,grilled onions and fajita mix all temping between 48F-53F:Per operator in cooler less than 3 hours.Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Sanitized knives and forks not inverted at dish wash area.Operated inverted utensils **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at front counter and cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm.Operator ran dish machine again and got 50ppm reading **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawer at cooks line not keeping TCS foods 41F and below
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line above sliced bread(s)
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers Fryer station is soiled Table flat top grill is sitting on has debris
23-03-4
64
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - A lot of fruit flies Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Salad bar area . **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soiled cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.dish area and by the ice machine . **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Dish area - cookline **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters in the kitchen soiled - behind fryers - exterior of the combi pro machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters , coffee station . **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 comp sink, looks like water has been sitting for a while . Very dirty with equipment inside the water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-07-4
52
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near gloves in dry storage area. Hand soap above food service gloves in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Grabbed clean plate after cracking eggs.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired Ana F
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas in back.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on front line by hot holding unit holding gravy and sauces .
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair draw under hot holding unit on front line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Filters do not sit tightly in rack above cookline.
36-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk in cooler top shelf. Coffee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (47F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); Turkey (45F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs ambient (61F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Placed in another unit to cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line. Staff removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen on cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado . Manager removed stickers and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage area
36-24-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. oil
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. 1. At pan cake station 2. Dish room clean pans under table
24-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment throughout the cook line. Staff started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys #1773 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys #1773 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys #1773?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dennys #1773.
How does Dennys #1773 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Dennys #1773 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Dennys #1773's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dennys #1773 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dennys #1773 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dennys #1773 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys #1773 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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