Dennys
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Dennys stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Dennys' latest score of 100 sits above the Panama City average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cantaloupe and salad mix in the server station salad Maketable at 50F. Per manager, items sat out at room temperature approximately 30 minutes before being placed back in refrigeration approximately 15 minutes prior to taking temperature. Manager placed items in walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Nonfat yogurt in the server station reach in cooler at 45F, per staff item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Nonfat yogurt in the server station reach in cooler at 45F, per staff item in cooler for undetermined amount of time. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs in the egg station maketable in the cooking line at 55F. Per employee, eggs have been there for less than an hour. Manager placed the eggs in the walk in cooler to bring them back to temperature. Eggs reached 44F ambient temperature at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Presence of buildup around the nozzles of the juice dispenser in the server station.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup on the far back of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents, walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles and vents with the presence of dust and debris throughout the cooking line and the ware washing area. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by the door in the walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in standing water at 128F. Manager discarded and replaced water at 187F at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the end of the cooking line, adjacent to pancake cooking station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Presence of debris on the cooling unit above the shelves in walk in cooler, and on the shelves in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
45
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above water heater in disrepair.
36-32-5
95
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent adjacent to bar area with accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen chicken strips on floor in walk in freezer. Operator properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink located at the far left of the kitchen.
31B-04-4
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over cooked sausage links in walk-in cooler. Manager removed chorizo from area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake station drawers: vanilla cream 44F, provolone 44F, per manager items in cooler for unknown amount of time. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake station drawers: vanilla cream 44F, provolone 44F, per manager items in cooler for unknown amount of time. See stop sale. Egg make table: diced tomatoes 46F, sausage 46F, chorizo 54F, per manager less than 1 hour, items placed in colder unit during inspection. Server station upright cooler: milk 45F, per manager less than 4 hours, voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 121F, per manager approximately 30 mins. No timer set, manager unable to produce written procedures for time as a public health control. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non-chemical side of splitter where water hose connects.
29-42-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom stall.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up on walk-in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up on walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
41
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At burger station handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of hash brown scoop in product. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stoves on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
95
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: burger ground beef 46F, cooked pepper and onion mix 49F, sliced Turkey 52F, ham 51F, t bone steak 46F, manager states items are being monitored and discarded within 4 hours out of temp. No time mark or written plan for using Time as a Public Health Control. Provided Time as a Public Health Control template to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates and steam table lid handles. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands and obtained new plate. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance. On cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ac condensation dripping on floor in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 130F, in server station. Manager replaced with hot water 172F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves rusting/ finish flaking off.
14-17-4
61
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg make table: liquid eggs 46F, less than 4 hours, voluntarily discarded by manager.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above water heater.
36-36-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed dripping condensation from ac vents onto floor in dining area.
28-02-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. At entrance to walk-in freezer.
36-10-4
74
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By fry station hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish pit and walk-in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake puppy scoop in 80F water. Replaced with scoop on dry surface. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooling unit and hoses.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe under hand-wash sink in dish area leaking. Hot water knob in dish pit leaking.
29-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dennys.
How does Dennys compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Dennys most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Dennys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dennys have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dennys 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 Dennys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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