Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - The interiors of the two microwaves on the cook line had an accumulation of grease and food debris. The operator cleaned the interiors of both microwaves. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled: the pipes on the right side of the fryer station are soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by the cook line area.
36-32-5
82
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in wait station blocked with a server tray. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed pipping below drink section of wait station area and pipping underneath dishmachine with no air gap. Discussed in depth with operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
86
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed pipping below drink section of wait station area and pipping underneath dishmachine with no air gap. Discussed in depth with operator.
29-44-4
86
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 rodent droppings behind ice machine. - 1 rodent dropping underneath storage area in wait station underneath creamers and coffee. - 4 rodent droppings in storage area in room full of retired and cleaning equipment. - 19 rodent droppings in electrical closet off of dry storage area. Operator started to remove, clean, and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line behind and underneath equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters on cook line and fry baskets in fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed outside sections of roof deteriorated with rotting and swelled wood. Pointed out to operator and operator is working on addressing for potential repairs. **Warning**
35B-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in electrical room area and some holes in ceiling tiles where pipes and wires are present. **Warning**
36-36-4
70
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable with tiles missing at entrance of walk-in freezer. Operator stated they are addressing the situation with a future repair.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in wait station area to the right of the toast section of the wait station area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on stove top area and fryer area. Underside of juice dispenser area in wait station area soiled with an accumulation of slime. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Feb 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee unisex bathroom in kitchen area and at handwash sink in wait station area to the right of the coffee machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in wait station area to the right of the coffee machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom in kitchen area.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line wearing bracelets while preparing food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station area to the right of the coffee machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink outside of establishment. Faucet handle was removed.
27-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on back of equipment on cook line and on hood filters. Operator stated the hoods will be cleaned this evening.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly at outdoor mop sink. Wastewater within the curbed area for the mop sink. Employee cleared mop sink and water drained. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
58
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook had gloves on, used personal cell phone, left the kitchen then came back to kitchen to continue cooking, touched to go container. Cook changed gloves without hand wash. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 door Reach in cooler on cook line, interior and single door reach in cooler Stove top **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kayla filling in for other manager, no certificate. 1 cook, 2 servers, person in charge working **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Alto sham, oven and Reach in cooler added to cook line. Lola in Tallahassee said plans were withdrawn by operator in July, new vendor needed for plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On cook line **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles and vents soiled, kitchen and wait galley Tile Dividers rusted Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In freezer and cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wrist jewelry oncook **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front and sides of equipment on cook line Hand wash sink on cook line soiled Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, 100 ppm, soiled solution , operator changed bucket, 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos.
Has Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos 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 #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos 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 #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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