Denny's Restaurant #653
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
35
Score
Going back to 2022, Denny's Restaurant #653 has eight inspections in the public record. On Sep 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 14 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Denny's Restaurant #653 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs over ready to eat liquid eggs/omelette station.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sweet cream cold holding at 49F for less than 4 hours per manager/moved to walk in freezer/rechecked 39F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./floor fan blocking cook line hand sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./several employee's training expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./expired 4/2025.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./white cutting board at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's apron stored on top of soda boxes/ **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping./two pieces of hood filters removed from cook line.
14-72-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./cook line, under cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hand wash sink interior soiled. Grease build up under the grill/cook line. Grease dripping/cook line hood rim. Cook line reach in coolers and freezers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing wipes quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength./quat 0ppm/replaced, quat 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go boxes at cook line not inverted.
25-06-4
35
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs at cook line reach in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick chill Ham (48F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary over 500 ppm. Rechecked 200. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male on cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by wait station front counter area
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 132F at front counter. Manager emptied pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb at cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line and reach in coolers in ware washing area
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in at cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish washing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In mop sink back room area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
35
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese cake at 45 f,raw beef,46 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dip it stored on top of the dish machine next to the pan spray. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open container of raw chicken stored over French fries in a freezer in kitchen. Raw turkey bacon stored over pasteurized eggs in reach in cooler, located at the cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled. Residue build up surrounding the three nozzles and juice nozzles. White cutting board is soiled at the cooks line. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Avocados not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets are soiled. Caulking is soiled by the hot water sink at service station area. Heavy residue buildup on the side of the grill and stove area at cooks line.
23-03-4
50
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 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. 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Raw chicken tenders and raw country fried steak over onion rings and fries in single door reach in freezer on the cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. By ice machine 1/22
29-28-4
Basic - Ice buildup in big walk-in freezer next to dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) back of fryers on cooks line 2) behind the eyes of ovens on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - One Light not functioning in dry stock room
36-62-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. 1)Avocados on cooks line 2) bananas on server line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice machine nozzle. Soda machine nozzle
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at entry of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up near chute, and gaskets where door meets machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food and grease build up under equipment on cook line. Gaskets on multiple coolers. Fan cover in walk in.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls down cook line Wall behind reach in cooler near dish
36-27-5
64
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's Restaurant #653 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's Restaurant #653 on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's Restaurant #653?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Denny's Restaurant #653.
How does Denny's Restaurant #653 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Denny's Restaurant #653 most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Denny's Restaurant #653's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Denny's Restaurant #653 have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Denny's Restaurant #653 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Denny's Restaurant #653 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's Restaurant #653 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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