Denny's #6927
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Denny's #6927 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “live”, which has been cited three times.
Denny's #6927's latest score of 90 sits above the New Smyrna Beach average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of employee personal food in front counter reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and backpack over prep area. Cell phone and glass over clean dish ware pull through **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Debris under cookline. - Water/debris under mop sink manager directed employee to begin cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Outside walk in cooler. New fixture to be installed
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill area
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. True cooler between dish area and dry storage
29-49-6
67
Dec 1, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter area: 1 behind soda machine on the wall; 2 behind ice cream freezer on broken wall area; 1 around trash can. 1 behind ice machine
35A-02-6
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men's restroom, strong urine odor
36-64-5
82
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Burnt ends likely from yesterday per manager. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. List provided shows some of the current employees completed food safety training 2/2020. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - some of the dining room ceiling tiles missing, evidence of water damage and condensation on vents. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Burnt ends container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
70
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In the ice machine/mop area, 4 mosquitos **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: 2 live flying insects. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in the dish area, 1 at the ice cream station **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handsink not stocked with required provisions. In the dish area, soap dispenser not dispensing, no paper towels, no handwash sign
31B-02-4
Basic - Baseboards/wall in disrepair. Various
36-24-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Along back wall of dish machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline under equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Raw fish labeled chocolate chips. Operator removed old label and re-labeled correctly **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Double True cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
16-21-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #6927 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #6927 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #6927?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's #6927.
How does Denny's #6927 compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Denny's #6927 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Denny's #6927's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #6927 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's #6927 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 #6927 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #6927 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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