DENNY'S #8566

32670 Blue Star Highway
Florida, 32343
Gadsden County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10707843

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706851

  • 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage backing up from drain in kitchen on cook line underneath prep table. Employees are walking through sewage from the kitchen to the dining room. Observed raw sewage outside on ground around grease trap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Observed raw sewage outside on ground around grease receptacle. Did not observe raw sewage backing up through drain in kitchen under prep table. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Lettuce 51F Tomatoes 53F Ham 46F American cheese 45F Chorizo 45F Egg wash 45F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30:

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10706542

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling vents on cook line.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled on cook line and near mop sink area.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood ventilation system.
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage backing up from drain in kitchen on cook line underneath prep table. Employees are walking through sewage from the kitchen to the dining room. Observed raw sewage outside on ground around grease trap. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Lettuce 51F Tomatoes 53F Ham 46F American cheese 45F Chorizo 45F Egg wash 45F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Lettuce 51F Tomatoes 53F Ham 46F American cheese 45F Chorizo 45F Egg wash 45F. *See stop sale Warning

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777475

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in salad prep area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood system.

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499271

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to mop sink.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair in kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue. Reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505652

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8498875

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved Plans show break room and women's bathroom behind office and freezer. Area no longer accessible to establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Plan review required for previous remodel. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: No plan review submitted during time of callback. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8498830

  • 32-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom is within another individual business and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. Men's and women's bathrooms on approved establishment plans blocked off due to ceiling collapse, per manager establishment using bathrooms of business within the same establishment, the Flying J Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Operator working to get bathrooms reopened after repairs. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved Plans show break room and women's bathroom behind office and freezer. Area no longer accessible to establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Plan review required for previous remodel. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376015

  • 32-18-4:Basic - Establishment located within an arcade/mall/flea market - centrally located bathroom is within another individual business and establishment does not have its own bathroom for public or employee use. Men's and women's bathrooms on approved establishment plans blocked off due to ceiling collapse, per manager establishment using bathrooms of business within the same establishment, the Flying J Warning
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under server station drink machine.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage links, and sliced mushrooms in walk-in not covered. Employee covered items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from dish machine when running.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink area.
  • 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. Tested at 0PPM. Employee primed sanitizer. Retested at 100PPM chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water coming up from floor drain in server station when server station hand wash sink is used. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low reach in cooler: country fried steak 44F. Per employee less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer at time of inspection, cooled to 32F. Server upright cooler: shredded cheddar 52F. Per manager less than 4 hours. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold trays: Grilled chicken 128 Ham 120 less than 4 hours per manager. Voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked off with plastic bag and sign stating it is out of order. Manager states plumbing is clogged. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Approved Plans show break room and women's bathroom behind office and freezer. Area no longer accessible to establishment. Warning