Denny's #8796
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Denny's #8796 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Denny's #8796's latest score is in line with the Fort Pierce average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored near paper products. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream 44-45f cold holding, butter 48f cold holding , Manager disposed of products **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 44-45f cold holding, butter 48f cold holding , Manager stated it was from over night. Manager disposed of products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over spinach **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple cooler handles on the cooks line. Hand wash station at cooks line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager working on cooks line for food preparation.
13-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves on both ends of cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cooks line, behind cabinet door there is a build up of
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at dry storage/ dish wash station not operating. Manager states plumbing is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front sink used as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front shelf right side
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Front hand wash sink is leaking onto floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado with stickers stored next to French toast batter unwashed mushrooms stored over washed squash. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under hot warmer **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Right side of cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
64
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - microwave has accumulation of /grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
70
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Pest strip next to wares. **Corrected On-Site**
41-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. 0 ppm. Primed recheck 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters no date as to when last changed.
29-28-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By managers office. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Illegible.
16-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in 85 degree water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Sandwich cooler right door.
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Two under hood but not affecting visibility for food safety.
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Single door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #8796 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #8796 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #8796?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's #8796.
How does Denny's #8796 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Denny's #8796 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Denny's #8796's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's #8796 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's #8796 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Denny's #8796 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #8796 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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