DENNY'S
1700 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Space underneath grill has old food and grease buildup. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Food and grease buildup underneath grill. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Gasket torn inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath reach in coolers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Floor soiled underneath coolers on cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Floor tiles missing on cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside double door reach in freezer on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Ice buildup inside double door refrigerator n cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 115F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Utensils stored in water at 78F. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler by microwave on cooks line are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Gasket are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Objectionable odors on cooks line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
17
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Space underneath grill has old food and grease buildup. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line are torn. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cooks line where tiles are missing.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with old food debris underneath reach in coolers on cooks line.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cooks line.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside double door reach in freezer on cooks line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 115F.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned out microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket inside reach in cooler by microwave on cooks line are soiled.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors on cooks line.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler by microwave on cooks line. Manager cleaned out water. Corrected On-Site
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain on cooks line has old food buildup. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces has no markings off ingredients on cooks line. Manager added labeling to bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored overtop cooked sausages inside reach in cooler on cooks line across from fryer. Manager removed and properly stored eggs. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above walkway in kitchen soiled. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates near thermalizer. Operator flipped at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cooked vegetable handle touching food, operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. Near back sink on cook line. Faucet above fryers covered in grease. Exterior around soda nozzles soiled, Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler near microwave.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink near server station slow draining.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pitcher at back handwashing sink, discussed with operator.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in dish area, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler under microwave in disrepair. Gasket under reach in cooler under flat top in disrepair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has buildup of ice, discussed with operator. Operator states they have been working on clearing ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler next to back hand sink. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled on cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers soiled in kitchen. Floor under kitchen equipment soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 hat above dish machine in kitchen. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler under microwave in disrepair. Gasket under reach in cooler under flat top in disrepair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to ice machine in kitchen. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has buildup of ice, discussed with operator. Operator states they have been working on clearing ice. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled on cookline Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. Warning
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed dishes with food residue stored with clean dishes. Discussed with operator. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to kitchen entrance. Standing water in reach in cooler next to back handwashing sink, standing water in reach in cooler in server station. Standing water in reach in cooler under flat top. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers soiled in kitchen. Floor under kitchen equipment soiled. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under Handsink, operator states they have someone coming to fix pipe. Leak contained in bucket, not committing sanitary nuisance. Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee dip hands in French toast batter containing eggs, and touch clean plate immediately after no handwash. Observed employee press raw burger with hand and pick up clean plate for service. Discussed with operator, operator had employees wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) CORRECTED TO; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips provided expired. Discussed with operator. 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. No employee training available upon request. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler doors and gaskets on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee on cook line.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line and wait station. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer coolers under griddles on cook line.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent has buildup of black-mold like substance in dry storage.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape holding front of ice machine together.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing underneath 3 compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer on cooks line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line has old food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris underneath flat top grill on cooks line.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe in ceiling by ice machine.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonium. Employee refilled bucket tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution store on floor on cooks line. Manager properly stored sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).