Dennys Restaurant #8159

535 W Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dennys Restaurant #8159 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Dennys Restaurant #8159 was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Pensacola average 95, so Dennys Restaurant #8159 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm after multiple attempts. Manager began setting up sanitizer at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**

22-41-4

Nov 20, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 0ppm after multiple attempts. Manager began setting up sanitizer at triple sink. **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Liquid eggs 48f for 4 hours in reach-in cooler on cook line, carne asada at 46f in walk-in cooler overnight, sour cream in reach-in cooler on server line at 48f for 4 hours, and salsa in reach-in cooler on server line at 46f for 4 hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 48f for 4 hours in reach-in cooler on cook line, carne asada at 46f in walk-in cooler overnight, sour cream in reach-in cooler on line at 48f for 4 hours, and salsa at 46f for 4 hours. See stop sale. Precut lettuce in walk-in cooler at 44f for approximately 2 hours. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cooling units in disrepair and not working. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in kitchen, floor in walk-in freezer is pulling up.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves from condenser unit in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Nov 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed equipment in poor conditions throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed grease buildup in bottom and behind cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection multiple equipment in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed multiple equipment in kitchen soiled with food debris and grease.

23-03-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed equipment in poor conditions with accumulation of grease, friyers on cook line.

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dennys Restaurant #8159 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dennys Restaurant #8159 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dennys Restaurant #8159?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dennys Restaurant #8159.

How does Dennys Restaurant #8159 compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Dennys Restaurant #8159 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Dennys Restaurant #8159's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dennys Restaurant #8159 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dennys Restaurant #8159 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 Restaurant #8159 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys Restaurant #8159 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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