Denny's #7636
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Denny's #7636 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Denny's #7636 was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered building, began handling clean dishes; no handwash Operator discussed employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Employee handled soiled dishes, loading dishes into dish machine then pulled bacon from oven; no handwash Operator discussed employee who then washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Chef dropped glove on the floor picked up and then proceeded to grab cooler drawer and potatoes to cook; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer by cook line: opened bag/pan of Raw chicken stored over portioned onion rings. At walk in freezer: pan of raw sausage patties stored over opened biscuits. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler across flat top grill: raw shell eggs stored over hash browns Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw steaks and raw fish; products not commercially packaged. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At produce walk-in cooler; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Per Operator nor prepared or portioned today, cooler door held open while receiving/putting away order, approximately 1 hour, closed door, advised Operator to return to 41F within a total of 4 hours. At flip top cooler: whipped butter (50F - Cold Holding); As per operator stored for approximately 2 hours Not prepped or portioned today Product over stacked Operator removed over stack portion **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: sausage gravy (124F - Hot Holding); chili (105F - Hot Holding); turkey gravy (105F - Hot Holding) As per chef all items reheated prior to being stored for 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat all products to 165+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Unwashed strawberries stored over cut tomatoes Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
29
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Unwashed fruit stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in produce cooler unwashed melons stored over sliced tomatoes and sliced pickles. Discussed storage practices with operator; storage of products corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes while placing into dish washing machine; without washing hands he then removed clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator hand washing procedures; dishwasher washed hands and placed dishes back in machine to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler across from flat top over stacked sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from walk in and placed in flip top unit approximately 1 hour ago; per operator product not portioned or prepared today. Operator chose to discard product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. In steam table nacho meat (80F - Reheating) at 8:55 since 8:15 to 79F at 9:40. Operator stated steam table was turned off; operator turned on machine and chose to discard product. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At server expo line spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to single service packets of salt and sugar and sanitizer bucket stored above clean and sanitized cups. Discussed storage practices with operator; spray bottle moved. In kitchen at cook line bottle of cleaning agents stored next to frying oil. Discussed with operator who moved spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler hash browns (120F - Cooling)at 8:50 since 8:00 to 119F at 9:25. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Discussed with operator cooling procedures; operator spaced out containers of hash brown and opened tops to allow for fast cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen at cook line on top of microwave employee car keys and cell phone. Discussed with operator who removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing beard guard while preparing food. Discussed with operator .
13-04-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In walk in cooler flooring has rusted away and has large holes.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At server expo line dipper well with ice cream scoops stored in water at 112F. Discussed with operator who changed utensils and water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom no hand washing sign provided.
31B-04-4
33
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over hash browns. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At wait station; hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator removed ice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At kitchen ice machine; ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wait station/expo line; wet wiping cloth(s) left on counter. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled eggs (53°F - Cold Holding)stored in 2 door flip top on cook line. Item was stored on top of pans. Operator states item was opened approximately 1 hour ago. Operator discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at soda fountain at wait station. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Employees started to clean and sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #7636 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #7636 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #7636?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's #7636.
How does Denny's #7636 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Denny's #7636 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 80.
Has Denny's #7636's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #7636 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's #7636 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 #7636 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #7636 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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