Denny's
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Denny's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Kissimmee restaurant, which scores around 78. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,ham,turkey and pot roast all temping between 52F-53F per operator in reach in drawer overnight
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen chicken stored over french fries at reach in freezer at entrance to cooks line
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese,ham,turkey and pot roast all temping between 52F-53F per operator in reach in drawer overnight
01B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates by toaster at wait staff area
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in refrigerated drawer on cooks line
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at wait staff area where ice cream is stored
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop at wait staff area in 120F water
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on table fryers are stored Under flat top grills
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pull out refrigeration drawers on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen onion rings,chicken,mozzarella in reach in freezer at entrance to cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
43
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs at cooks line temping at 53F on cooks line. Per operator it was placed on line less than two hours. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. DM not sanitizing properly wading 0 ppm. Operator had triple sink set up. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on reach in freezer where ice cream is stored at front line Ice buildup up at reach in freezer at entrance of cooks line Ice buildup up around door frame and shelf by door of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen mozzarella sticks,frozen chicken tenders and chicken steak at reach in freezer at entrance to cooks line
08B-12-5
Basic - Trash receptacles overflowing garbage,throughout facility
33-14-4
55
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
50
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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 at 0 ppm 3 times. Advised to set up 3rd bin for sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Your License expired on April 1, 2023 and is now past due.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Various coolers on cookline, and in back prep area not operating.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Various locations throughout facility.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout facility, along walls, corners and under equipment heavily soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Fiber board peg boards throughout facility.
14-13-4
Basic - Hood filters in poor repair.from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
43
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's.
How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Denny's most recently scored 58 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 eight 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 three times per year on average.
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