Denny's 6825
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Denny's 6825 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “dead roaches on premises” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of SOS cleaner on table next to hot well. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk stored in hand sink in server area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cookline being used as dump sink. Observed coffee stains in the sink, and observed a server dumping liquid into the sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over cut tomatoes and strawberries in walk in cooler. Operator placed lemons on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 150ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding separating from wall near walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roaches observed on floor in dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on shelf over clean dishes on cookline. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/4 pans on clean dish shelf wet nesting. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil hot well tested at 128F. Operator increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches observed behind oil filter tanks. 2 dead roaches observed under shelving in dry storage room. Operator removed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator, printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all flip top coolers at cookline have buildup of debris. Gaskets on ice cream freezer have buildup of debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mop stored in water in mop bucket. Operator removed mop, stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in service line. 1 live fly in mop sink area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in reach in cooler under counter in expo. 1 live roach on floor in dishwashing area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon wedger soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee stains in hand sink on at cookline **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor of dry storage 2 dead roaches on rep area floor 4 dead roaches on floor of expo line. 1 dead roach under juice dispenser in expo 2 dead roaches on floor in dishwashing area 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 3 dead roaches in under counter reach in cooler on expo. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered Cup of coffee on prep table in prep area **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, Observed debris on shelving in walk in cooler Gaskets on reach in coolers on cookline soiled Black debris observed on ice maker lid in prep area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket of sanitizer in prep area soiled with debris **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in container with food contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at ice machine outside of utility room **Warning**
29-11-4
33
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler
23-03-4
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silverware in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
86
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 dish machine tested at 0ppm, Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink which was tested at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in 2-door reachin cooler on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up wall along cookline wall
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's 6825 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's 6825 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's 6825?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's 6825.
How does Denny's 6825 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Denny's 6825 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Denny's 6825's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's 6825 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's 6825 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Denny's 6825 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's 6825 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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