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DENNY'S

DENNY'S in LAKELAND has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

3204 US 98 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/22/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10899643

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple broken floor tiles, causing standing water and food debris accumulation on cook line.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins on floor in storage. Manager got off of floor Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water observed on corner dump sink in server station. Manager plunged and is flowing Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed peg board used to hang utensils, made out of particle board across from dish pit
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on expo line by tea urns have coffee and tea stains build up
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had 1 new hire that didn't complete food handler training.

5/7/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10747747

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen Wall in disrepair dry storage area in several area under the shelving. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 47F Shredded cheese 46F. The product was put on ice. Repeat Violation

12/19/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8731735

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor on Cookline missing tiles and grout. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under window in dining room Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head on soda machine in serviceline
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes ( 56F - Cold Holding); cooked onions ( 48F - Cold Holding) Cookline, reachin cooler between grills
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on serviceline.Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8556548

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing on cookline. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall and window still by right side window, and in entrance area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Hole in or other damage to wall and window still by right side window, and in entrance area. **Time Extended**

11/20/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8555448

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 5 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall and window still by right side window, and in entrance area. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several lights not covered/ missing end caps. Cookline Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Choc chips and ice cream in walk-in freezer not covered Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on cutting board on cookline. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Far end of cookline wet towels in bottom of sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

9/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8507762

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline cracked tiles and missing grout. Serviceline missing grout. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline cracked tiles and missing grout. **Time Extended**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Butter serviceline. manager had product time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No time stamp on butter. **Time Extended**

9/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8353071

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee green smoothie on serviceline front counter. manager discarded smoothie Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline cracked tiles and missing grout. Serviceline missing grout. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. serviceline Warning
  • 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. 0 ppm Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp water 82F Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline drawers cooked vegetables (62F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (64F - Cold Holding) ; beef Pattie's (61F); chicken breast (61F); steak (62F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (62F - Cold Holding); slice ham steak (61F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (64F - 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. Butter serviceline. manager had product time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink with y splitter Warning
  • 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. Manager had forms signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish room Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake batter in walk-in cooler Ranch dressing in serviceline. Manager said the products were made the day before. Warning