DENNY'S 6825
DENNY'S 6825 located in BRANDON has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file
1301 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/10/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13493403
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor in walk in freezer.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over cut tomatoes and strawberries in walk in cooler. Operator placed lemons on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 150ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 400ppm Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of SOS cleaner on table next to hot well. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk stored in hand sink in server area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cookline being used as dump sink. Observed coffee stains in the sink, and observed a server dumping liquid into the sink.
8/14/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10899332
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding separating from wall near walk in cooler.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roaches observed on floor in dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on shelf over clean dishes on cookline. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/4 pans on clean dish shelf wet nesting. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil hot well tested at 128F. Operator increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
9/18/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8832614
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches observed behind oil filter tanks. 2 dead roaches observed under shelving in dry storage room. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator, printed and posted. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all flip top coolers at cookline have buildup of debris. Gaskets on ice cream freezer have buildup of debris Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mop stored in water in mop bucket. Operator removed mop, stored properly Corrected On-Site
7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8832479
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Time Extended**
7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8831398
Facility Temporarily Closed2 high, 2 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor of dry storage 2 dead roaches on rep area floor 4 dead roaches on floor of expo line. 1 dead roach under juice dispenser in expo 2 dead roaches on floor in dishwashing area 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 3 dead roaches in under counter reach in cooler on expo. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: 1 dead roach in cabinet on expo line 1 dead roach behind cabinet on cookline Operator removed wash, rinsed and sanitized area **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in service line. 1 live fly in mop sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Observed 1 dead fly. Operator removed wash, rinsed and sanitized area **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in reach in cooler under counter in expo. 1 live roach on floor in dishwashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: 1 live roach on spoon container in coffee area. Operator eradicating and placed in dish room. **Time Extended**
7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8829019
Facility Temporarily Closed3 high, 3 int, 7 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor of dry storage 2 dead roaches on rep area floor 4 dead roaches on floor of expo line. 1 dead roach under juice dispenser in expo 2 dead roaches on floor in dishwashing area 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 3 dead roaches in under counter reach in cooler on expo. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered Cup of coffee on prep table in prep area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, Observed debris on shelving in walk in cooler Gaskets on reach in coolers on cookline soiled Black debris observed on ice maker lid in prep area Warning
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket of sanitizer in prep area soiled with debris Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in container with food contact surface up. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at ice machine outside of utility room Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in service line. 1 live fly in mop sink area. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in reach in cooler under counter in expo. 1 live roach on floor in dishwashing area Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon wedger soiled with food debris Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee stains in hand sink on at cookline Warning
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. Warning
11/29/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8558724
Met Inspection Standards2 basic