Denny's #6505
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
43
Score
Denny's #6505 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 14 violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Eustis facility scores 82, putting Denny's #6505 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, grabbed condiments and plate and continued cooking without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At dish area.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by dish area. Floor behind warmer and reach in cooler at the end of cook line. Floor in mop area. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer. Floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 121F at front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink between reach in freezer and over at the end of cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in freezer at cook line gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in freezer at cook line interior. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler by cook line. In reach in cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink and dishwasher. Wall behind fryer at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Pot roast (48F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Pot roast (48F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato soup in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken reach in cooler handle on cook line. Gasket on reach in cooler at cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor at cook line Floor under dish washer Floor in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by front counter soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in freezer at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink in dish area use as dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on lowboy reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout all kitchen areas. - walk-in cooler and freezer - under dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line..
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in cooler gasket - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. - Gaskets on lowboy reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout entire kitchen areas.
36-27-5
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at bread station on front line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents in dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - microwave on cooks line - gaskets on low boys on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Walk-in -floor throughout the entire kitchen. - under dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in door gasket. - Drains in dishwasher area. - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line. - gaskets on low boys on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored on counter on front line.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets Cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on cold holding units on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under dish machine -Under all equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Missing grout throughout kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. -Microwave over ice cream station. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Drain in front of bag n box rack. - dish trays - Stove top burners. - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line -All cold holding units gaskets on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all cold holding units on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled floors throughout the entire kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish area.
36-27-5
32
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
23
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator corrected employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter 61° operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on trash can on front line next to rolled silverware.
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Womens bathroom sink handle.
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cooking equipment in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Woman's bath room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top surface of Gas burners on cooks line. Exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches
13-07-4
21
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked peppers and onions 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean plate.
12A-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust on screw heads.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drains on cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda on floor by hot water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill. -Between flat grills.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table by microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #6505 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #6505 on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #6505?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Denny's #6505.
How does Denny's #6505 compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Denny's #6505 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Denny's #6505's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's #6505 have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Denny's #6505 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Denny's #6505 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #6505 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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