Denny's #6926
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Denny's #6926, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Port Orange facility scores 67, putting Denny's #6926 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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
58
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing/in disrepair. -dry storage, molding separating from wall/juncture
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has disrepair at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door, corner near damaged door frame
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dry storage racks -some grease accumulation behind cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -mens restroom
36-64-5
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -ladders blocking hand sink access near back door
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handsink on cook line with pan inside basin
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -significant grease build up on floors in back, general kitchen/prep/warewashing area -behind cookline equipment Callback inspection shall occur in 7 days to verify compliance **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
36-24-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -near back door
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior Surfaces of equipment on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored below soiled pans/broken raw egg shell debris on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cooler out front
29-49-6
47
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to back door, operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in front service area just outside entrance to kitchen by ice machine
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -reach-in freezer door handle
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -stainless steel pans on dish drying rack, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in freezer leaking water on floor
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floor in front of reach-in freezer, operator mopped **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -apparent water damage to wall over reach-in cooler, operator states leak has been repaired -tiles missing from wall behind ice machine and mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils for ice cream stored in standing water 79F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -exterior of mop sink soiled -exterior of reach-in cooler doors soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around handwash sink at end of cookline -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet handle. -handwash sink in front service area next to entrance to kitchen near office, water leaking from hot water faucet handle while in operation
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
45
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -significant accumulation of food debris on all cooking equipment -walk-in cooler door soiled -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above sink line in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. -tested 0ppm, operator states the establishment ran out of chlorine sanitizer **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon stored above pre-cooked sausage links inside short reach-in cooler underneath Alto-Shaam, operator reorganized reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 then placed slices of bread into toaster, operator educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands, and replaced gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available, operator located during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -significant accumulation of food debris on all cooking equipment -walk-in cooler door soiled -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above sink line in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
32
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen -inside of microwave oven soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -handwash sink next to back door removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tile over dishwashing area dislodged, operator re-installed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. -operator relocated employee food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler on front service line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout dishwashing area and dry storage area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall underneath end of triple sink has fire-retardant paneling removed **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at entrance to cookline **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink at entrance to cookline, operator installed waste receptacle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters lightly soiled -outside of microwave oven soiled -walk in cooler door soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -sanitizer bucket stored on top of reach in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of napkins stored on floor in dry storage area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not functioning. By back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Operator removed handwash sink near back door. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior and interior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -upright reach in freezer door handle, gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - wallboard bulging out across from ice machine - wall tiles missing next to ice machine - wall board separated in ware washing area, behind three compartment sink - cove base missing behind milk cooler at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment - reach in cooler gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - mop sink leaking at drain pipe **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Leak repaired. No hot water. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cookline -Reach in cooler at cookline has standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - ware washing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
50
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 3 on the wall behind ice machine - 1 on exterior front of ice machine **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pancake batter, 61F, held off temperature control less than 30 minutes. Corrective action taken: product discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot. - back exterior of building **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not functioning. By back door. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks. **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior and interior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on shelf at cookline **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -upright reach in freezer door handle, gasket **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cookline equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - wallboard bulging out across from ice machine - wall tiles missing next to ice machine - wall board separated in ware washing area, behind three compartment sink - cove base missing behind milk cooler at front counter **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline unit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment - reach in cooler gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - mop sink leaking at drain pipe **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cookline -Reach in cooler at cookline has standing water **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - ware washing area **Warning**
36-27-5
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #6926 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #6926 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #6926?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Denny's #6926.
How does Denny's #6926 compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Denny's #6926 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 67.
Has Denny's #6926's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #6926 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's #6926 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 Denny's #6926 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #6926 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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