DENNY'S #7343
Food safety records indicate DENNY'S #7343 in LADY LAKE has 6 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1577 Bella Cruz Drive
Florida, 32162
Spanish Springs
Sumter County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551561
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at front counter stored in 113F water. Operator replaced with hot water from coffee machine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line by egg station. Operator stated they took temperatures at 6am and all items were below 41F. Operator placed items in ice bath and into walk in freezer. cooked onions and peppers (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); egg whites (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Recheck- cooked onions and peppers 40F; sausage 43F; egg whites 38F; cooked onions 41F; cut tomatoes 43F; liquid eggs 42F; unable to locate shredded cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Operator unable to provide proof of training Warning
Inspection Date: 5/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776749
Inspection Date: 10/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699886
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. All AC vents on left hand side of dining room dripping condensation. While inspector was in dining room typing report, condensation from vent dripped on inspectors arm. Manager will not seat tables under gripping vents until fixed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Condensation still present on vents somewhat dissipated. Manager will have AC technician come back out. Will continue not to seat customers at tables under vents. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Last reach in cooler on cook line door broken, allowing gap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Reach in cooler still broken but manager will not use until fixed. **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 raw egg and began touching reach in cooler handles, no hand wash. Spoke with cook about handwashing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Employee observed cracking raw shell egg and other process, discussed with managers the importance of hand washing. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995920
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes stored in soiled containers in dish area. Warning
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. All AC vents on left hand side of dining room dripping condensation. While inspector was in dining room typing report, condensation from vent dripped on inspectors arm. Manager will not seat tables under gripping vents until fixed Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Last reach in cooler on cook line door broken, allowing gap. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled fan on cook line, electrical cord also soiled hanging over food stored in reach in cooler. Several personal belongings on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-17-4:Basic - Plates dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher drying plates with cloth. Spoke with dishwasher about the importance of air drying. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Open plastic bag of hamburger buns stored in reach in container on cook line with heavy soiling underneath. Manager cleaned out cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze tubes on cook line not labeled. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled throughout kitchen. Warning
- 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 raw egg and began touching reach in cooler handles, no hand wash. Spoke with cook about handwashing. 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 employee break area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ready to eat apple crisp desserts stored below raw steaks. Manager corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Dishwater backing up onto floor in dish area, when dishwasher is cycling. Manager emptied out drain under 3 compartment sink and water began flowing correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. .25 cup French toast batter 2 portions Pot Roast 11 oz 30 Shell eggs .6 quarts pancake batter Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two drawers under cooler next to microwave. 63F French toast batter 53F Pot Roast 56F shell eggs 53F pancake batter moved to freezer 56F 2nd temp at 11:27 stop sale .6 quarts See stop sale 44F shredded cheddar moved to Walk in cooler, 2nd temperature 43F at 11:15 am There has been no temperature monitoring today. Warning
- 41-25-4:High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Under shelving and on wall next to clean dish storage 7-206.13 FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, a tracking powder pesticide may not be used in a food establishment. (B) If used, a nontoxic tracking powder such as talcum or flour may not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single- Warning Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiling on equipment throughout cookline. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634464
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hash browns in reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373419