DENNY'S
1306 Del Prado Boulevard South
Cape Coral, Florida, 33990
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed mold like substance inside microwave on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The manager stated the hood filters were removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed mold like substance inside microwave on cook line. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager had turkey and ham moved into walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-74-7: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. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 49F.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water draining on floor from ceiling tile in kitchen. The manager stated a work order has been placed for water leakage. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); egg wash (54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager discarded the ham and egg wash. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink beside storage rack. The operator replaced paper towels in paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed Manager Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sever reach-in cooler gasket torn on cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The GM had microwave on cook line cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The GM placed a cover over the coffee filters. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink beside storage rack in kitchen turned off. The GM turned hot water on at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed cook without hair restraint but GM had him place a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on cook line. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching shirt and pants while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on not touching clothes or skin while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 to 7 small flying insects in soda shelves area and dishwashing area. Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed heavy soiled cooking equipments on cook line between egg station and cooking unit. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from deep frier.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The manager moved coffee filters in container. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).