Denny's
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Denny's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Denny's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salmon held in front of walk in cooler access to cookline, salmon (50F - Cold Holding), manager was unable to determine time, she discarded. pico (48F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker is placed on the incorrect side at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Educated manager where the placement needs to be when a splitter is added. It goes directly on the faucet the single hose is attached. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon held in front of walk in cooler access to cookline, salmon (50F - Cold Holding), manager was unable to determine time, she discarded. pico (48F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in server area. Cook refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager has plan, not filled out.
03F-10-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler rack in poor repair, held up with a pan underneath.
36-51-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has standing water from water dripping from condenser.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.in ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot well used for butter at 128F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy grease build up on cook line where equipment is stored under hot holding well. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at end of cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by hand washing sink on cooks line does not seal when closed
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from flat top grill **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler next to hand washing sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from flat top grill on cooks line
29-49-6
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. - restrooms
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - floor fan at front of the hand wash sink by the end of the cook line
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled knives at wall magnet
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb in walk-in cooler
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all cooking equipment - all coolers exterior
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler front flat top - heavy soiled reach in cooler between stove and flat top
22-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at kitchen, per employee they were cleaning **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
55
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash holding at 46f, ad vises rapid cooling by dropping several cubes into it. Temp immediately came down to 42f, **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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.tested sanitizer tested at 0 ppm 3 times. Employee set up 3 bin sink to wash rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee buttering toast after coming from dining room.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline drawers, pulls and gaskets throughout.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen at cookline.
36-22-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. New manager diligently looking for all paper work when restaurant got busy.
51-18-6
Basic - Walls and Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-dry storage area..
36-73-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's.
How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Denny's most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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