Denny's #6520
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Denny's #6520 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling tile missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Denny's #6520 on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over potatoes in stand up freezer at cook line , all items individually portioned at facility **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over butter milk and pasteurized liquid eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food build up on floor under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles on floor broken at cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in ice cream freezer at server station **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line and expo server area in kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at server station for salad making
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 2 compartment sink Faucets at hand sink at ware wash area and faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers have heavy grease and food build up Table under griddles at cook line have heave food build up
23-03-4
41
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tortilla floor freezer Operator removed off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer end cook line
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in 124° water.
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain slow draining/standing water cook line Operator used shop vac to clean up water **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking dish room hand sink
29-11-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 door cooler; sour cream per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door cooler; sour cream per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding); cheesecake per operator from previous day greater than 4 hours. operator discarded (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in hvac room
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing 77° water. Operator removed scoop and container **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back hallway has multiple unused soiled equipment
33-31-5
64
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0 ppm. Tried multiple times with operator. Operator will call eco lab. **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in HVAC room in back hallway **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Orange cutting board on cook line grooved. Operator discarded cut board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler across from fryer insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food inside reach in freezer on cook line not covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer and soiled toaster in back hallway and back room. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
67
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Found on bottom make table on cook line near fryer T bone steaks 46 Salmon 47
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in bottom of make table Salmon 47° - see stop sale T bone steak 46° - see stop sale Butter at pass through window 47°; out less than 4 hours, operator moved to walk in cooler for immediate temperature recovery
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top counter cook line next to foods and clean utensils **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right door on bottom make table across from fryer does not close properly
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food build up under fryer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water 51 **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Inside right door across from fryers.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top accumulated debris
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door cooler in kitchen expeditor's side
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer accumulated food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on serving station of inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookies in 3 door cooler expeditors side not covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old fryer in back hallway Soiled toaster in back store room
33-31-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 bottles of beverages on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles missing in back store room where hvac unit located **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Orange cutting board in cook line marked and grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Corner next to dish machine
29-18-4
29
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - Acoustic ceiling tiles in dry storage.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - Water stains and missing tiles at hvac room.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - On cook line in front of flat top grill, at front service station near soda dispenser and at ware washing station.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Water clocked at 122F and dipper well faucet in disrepair. Operator placed utensils in hot water at 145F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. - Accumulation under cooking equipment on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - Dipper well bent and leaking onto ground at service station in the front.
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - Howard reach in cooler near kitchen entrance has slight rust on shelves and walk in cooler.
14-17-4
70
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #6520 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #6520 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #6520?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Denny's #6520.
How does Denny's #6520 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Denny's #6520 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Denny's #6520's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #6520 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Denny's #6520 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 #6520 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #6520 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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