DENNYS #7952

DENNYS #7952 in COCOA BEACH has 10 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

East Merritt Island Causeway
Florida, 32952
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504304

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles have a mold like substance growing in dining areas. Multiple a/c vents are dripping onto tables and seats in dining room. Operator placed signs on all affected areas to not use for service until issue is fixed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: No change **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502600

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles have a mold like substance growing in dining areas. Multiple a/c vents are dripping onto tables and seats in dining room. Operator placed signs on all affected areas to not use for service until issue is fixed. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479972

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling area above water softener tank has fallen into water softener tank. Ceiling tile missing above dish area Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and cooking equipment on cook line have an egregious buildup of grease. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances. Milk crates in walk in cooler coated in mold like substances. Dipper well spout soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook line are Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filter Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479047

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles on cook line
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling area above water softener tank has fallen into water softener tank. Ceiling tile missing above dish area Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in water softener room
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Salt in water softener tank contaminated by fallen ceiling. Lid not positioned to fully cover and protect well. Ceiling portion growing mold like substance Warning
  • 22-09-5:Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Deli meats container in walk in cooler. SEE STOP SALE Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of foods stored on the floor in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and dry storage areas. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line are soiled
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over cook line
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and cooking equipment on cook line have an egregious buildup of grease. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances. Milk crates in walk in cooler coated in mold like substances. Dipper well spout soiled Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook line are Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo cup lids on service line stored with food contact surface facing upwards
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of food in walk in cooler
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. In walk in cooler. Pan of deli meats sitting in pan of liquid with unidentifiable growth. SEE STOP SALE
  • 08B-28-4:High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Knives and utensils on cook line are being stored in soiled container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop on front service line for whipped butter
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lowboy beneath flat top. hash browns (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); diced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding). In reach in cooler on service line sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F - Cold Holding).
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on service line sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); cut melon (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE. In open face wells on cook line cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); deli ham (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (72F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding). In lowboy beneath flat top. hash browns (53F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); diced ham (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE. In well to thrift of flat top pooled eggs (61F - Cold Holding); hard shelled eggs (79F Ambient- Cold Holding). In reach in cooler across from fryers cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 29-31-4:Intermediate - Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. Salt in water softener tank contaminated by fallen ceiling. Lid not positioned to fully cover and protect well. Ceiling portion growing mold like substance Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filter Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10774067

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10771236

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper rear interior wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in corner near entry to cook line has water damage with paint peeling away
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop on service line is in standing water at 111°F.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system and surrounding surfaces of fryers and the fryers have an accumulation of grease. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Rinse sink with spray nozzle at dish area does not drain
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs into pan and then began touching thermometer, clean plate, and spatula handle without changing gloves and washing hands Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Waitress brought dirty dishes to dish area and then poured drinks for guests without washing hands
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding drawers of reach in cooler beneath egg cook line cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (47F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time markings for whipped butter and whipped cream on service line
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine and juice dispenser has an accumulation of mold like substance. Interior of juice dispenser is heavily soiled with standing water on interior that has some type of growth happening in fluid Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for ice machine, coffee makers, and soda machine are not marked with last service date Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886823

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. All stalls
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has paneling on interior peeling up exposing sharp edges
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Dish area
  • 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Water not running. Operator turned on Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods on cook line and fryers area has an accumulation of grease dripping
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under service window on service side of lines
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Triple sinks in dish area overflow at drain when emptying multiple sinks at same time.
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 126°F on front service line.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on flat top cooked sausage (102F - Hot Holding) Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In dish area is being used as a dump sink. Ice and paper towels in well
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on water filters for ice machine in kitchen and drink makers on service line Repeat Violation
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near rear door of kitchen

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737093

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles throughout kitchen and service areas are in disrepair Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen, dish and storage areas
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer along door seam and on shelves
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives in bucket of sanitizer on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed signage Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on top of flat top cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding)
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates on filters for ice machine and coffee makers Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504967

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen and service areas are damaged or missing Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in steamwell. Utensils in standing water at 124°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4: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. 0ppm. Operator replaced source bucket and primed. 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters behind coffee makers on service line were last serviced in 2022

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358158

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves are soiled
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted to 200ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler. hash browns (67F-73F - Cooling)being cooled improperly. No gap between containers with spout closed. Prepped at 1am
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler. hash browns (67F-73F - Cooling)being cooled improperly. No gap between containers with spout closed. Prepped at 1am