DENNY'S #7961
3801 West Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, Florida, 34482
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table near silverware
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry goods storage area
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk-in-freezer
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water at 108F, Manager changed water to 160F. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler at front server line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( powder sugar ) from original container not labelled with name of contents. Manager had label placed on container Corrected On-Site
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves, handled raw meat then washed hands and put on clean gloves, then pulled up pants then handled cooking utensils and serving plates for an order, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager and she discussed with cook. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of onions and Pico de gallo dated more than 7 days earlier in walk-in-cooler . Manager discarded both items.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of onions and Pico de gallo dated more than 7 days earlier in walk-in-cooler . Manager discarded both items.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 freezer gaskets torn off cookline
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored without protection or covered. Manager asked employee to cover coffee filters **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on right server station hand wash sink. Manager asked employee to stock soap dispenser **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at dishwash area not properly labeled with identifying contents ( degraeaser ).
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked ceiling above microwave and prep area on the cook line
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with oil and food on cookline and around fryer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor rack and cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid left open with stick keeping it propped open.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut produce ( avocado ) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with food contact surface up. Manager removed spoons and placed in dishwash area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler under the orange juice machine located in the server station. Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on cookline by grill, also observed leaking water filter leaking water on server prep table next to orange juice machine. Manager had water removed **Corrective Action Taken**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near mop sink
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cooking on cook line leave the kitchen and grab walk-in-cooler handle, take container of pancake mix back to cookline and begin handling cooking utensils without washing their hands and changing gloves. Discussed with Manager and they spoke with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior turntable in microwave soiled with food Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed manager in charge not able to provide any food handler certificates for any of the employees. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ceiling over fountain area is not smooth and easily cleanable. Several broken floor tiles in kitchen area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in utility room. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on cookline.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoops at front counter in water at 125F. Employee refreshed water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at sink on cookline. Sign added. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around doors of several reach in coolers have slimy substance. Several coolers with gaskets soiled with slimy substance. Shelves on cookline soiled with grease. Around juice nozzles soiled with splashed product. Employee began cleaning. Exterior of equipment on cookline soiled with grease. Hood filters on cookline soiled with grease.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On bottom of one unit on cookline. On bottom of one unit in server station.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall near reach in freezer soiled with dust. Wall and floor behind fryers soiled with grease. Floor in walk in cooler soiled with food and packaging debris. Debris in floor drain on cookline.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black pan on cookline: liquid eggs 44-47F. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gloves on shelf under bottles of hand soap in utility room. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwaves on cookline soiled with food debris. Reach in make table on cookline soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( pancake mix ) from original container not identified by common name.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender container in the hand wash sink by server station. Manager removed container.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry goods storage area
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line scratch his head with and did not wash hands and change gloves. Also Observed employee leave and take food item from walk-in-cooler and return to the kitchen and begin preparing food without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager was advised and they discussed with employee when to wash hands and had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed person in charge with expired food manager certificate. However they are scheduled for a class next Wednesday. Food manager present during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).