DENNY'S
3701 Bee Ridge Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under dish pit drain. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed refrigerated pull out drawers on cook line not operating.
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed coving missing next to ice machine.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and food debris under fryers and cooking equipment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at least 4 tiles missing on floor under dish pit table. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area with out of order sign. Manager stated will be fixed by Friday.
- 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed buckets at 0 ppm. Manager corrected to 300ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.Observed under dish machine intake table.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 4 missing floor tiles in front of dish machine area and 1 cracked tile on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no sign in men's room. Manager added sign. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed stall in ladies room marked out of order.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen and 4 missing in front of dishwashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris on side and underneath cooking equipment on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed 1 stall in ladies room marked out of order. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tile not smooth in dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile throughout kitchen, missing 4 tiles in front of dishwashing machine, and 4 tile lifting in dry storage.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on cook line at 111F. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Manager corrected by turning up water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris around cooking equipment and on shelving underneath. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary bucket at wait station at 0. Manager corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Cut Melon 47F, Cut Lettuce 52F observed in front counter reachin cooler .
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at hose side of splitter at mop sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Manager replaced soap at hand wash sink by dishwashing machine area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed center stall in ladies room marked out of order. Manager stated plumbing service has been called.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles in dry storage not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-08-4:Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.Observed 2-4 coving tiles missing near ice machine and multiple coving missing on back floor near mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear of outside walkin freezer and also on top inside reachin freezer on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils in water on cook line at 102F, manager corrected to 166F. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light cover above dish pit area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed debris on outside of flat top grills on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Observed water near top of floor 3 drains in wait station area. No standing water on floor. Manager has a service call out due to come in tomorrow.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling damage and peeling just outside walkin cooler door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield above dishwashing machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves on rack used to store clean utensils and equipment. Observed debris on sides of grills and under grill on east side of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink on east side of cook line not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Sink still not working at start of cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in bottom of salad reachin cooler at front counter. Employee wiped unit dry. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed standing water in salad reachin cooler . **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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.Observed dishwashing machine at 25ppm or less after several attempts. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Observed dishwashing machine chlorine at 0ppm after several attempts. Manager set up triple sink with quaternary. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling damage and peeling just outside walkin cooler door. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield above dishwashing machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves on rack used to store clean utensils and equipment. Observed debris on sides of grills and under grill on east side of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink on east side of cook line not working. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in bottom of salad reachin cooler at front counter. Employee wiped unit dry. Corrected On-Site 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.Observed dishwashing machine at 25ppm or less after several attempts. Warning
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.Observed cook washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Cook rewashed hands after education. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in dry storage room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving missing near ice machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in Reachin Freezer on cook line and Walkin Freezer .As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Observed water not working in scoop water next to butter Reachin Cooler . Manager could not get water to run and corrected by replacing with 170F water. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing shield over Dishwashing Machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris and grease under and along side of flat top grills on cook line. Observed black substance around Walkin Cooler door and gasket. Employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at each end of cook line without paper towels. Manager correctly by adding. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).