Denny's 6824
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Denny's 6824 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on the microwaves is soiled. Kitchen across from the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00 ppm.
21-08-4
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the walk in cooler. hamburger patties (50F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); white cheddar cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) The manager stated she was doing inventory and had the door propped open. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings under a shelf in the dry storage area. First shelf to the left entering the dry storage area. The rodent droppings was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 2 rodent droppings under the prep sink entering the walk in cooler. They were removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 4 behind the Continental stainless freezer across from the walk in cooler. 6 behind the stove across from the walk in cooler/ back prep area. 2 under the shelf in the paper dry storage area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf entering the dry storage area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment is heavily soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers are soiled.
23-03-4
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all the reach in coolers including the reach in drawers on the cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the dry storage room.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind the cook line. Walls soiled with grease build up on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves on the shelves on the expo line.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment and upright top/bottom reach in freezer across from the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 16, 2023
Complaint Partial
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen, dish ans prep areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cook and server coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in server and kitchen areas causing food debris to accumulate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple cracks in walls throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen have excessive grease buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
May 15, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed 1 live roach on wall next to server door in kitchen. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized wall. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make line soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cook and server coolers **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen, dish ans prep areas **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in server and kitchen areas causing food debris to accumulate **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple cracks in walls throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive food and grease buildup under steam well and cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen have excessive grease buildup **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket next to bottles of ketchup in server station. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed left side warmer hanging down from wall **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and broken floor tiles throughout dish and server area
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of juice dispenser soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Observed wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line right side of fryers.
36-17-5
70
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner stored on shelf next to jelly packets. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. To right side of the cook line. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to ice machine. Manager replaced batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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 not workin in back prep area
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed left warmer on cook line hanging down from wall .
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout in server, dish and cook line
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On right side of cook line
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed switches on cook line that has buildup of grease on cook line. Also observed excess food debris and grease on exterior of cooking equipment. Observed mold like substance on inside of far left cook line. Mold like substance around juice and soda nozzles
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris throughout back prep area, dish and cook line
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's 6824 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's 6824 on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's 6824?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Denny's 6824.
How does Denny's 6824 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Denny's 6824 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Denny's 6824's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's 6824 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's 6824 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Denny's 6824 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's 6824 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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