Denny's #7947
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Denny's #7947, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Denny's #7947's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open pan of raw chicken on shelf above ice cream in reach-in freezer. Operator removed chicken from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under equipment, behind hand wash sink at end of cook line. -soda syrup on floor under bag in box rack.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -large amount of food debris and grease on table under flat grills. -some gaskets, cooler doors soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line reach in cooler extremely soiled behind flats of raw shell eggs.
22-16-4
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - employee began to pull gloves out of box without washing hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Advised. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in apples. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -line cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dish machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -tile, cove molding in kitchen no longer smooth and cleanable.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -knives in container of 76° water on cook line. Manager replaced container with no water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food debris and grease on table under flat grill, reach in cooler across from fryers. -interior of reach in cooler in wait station under butter and microwave soiled.
23-03-4
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked raw shell Eggs in egg container at omlet station. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warming cabnet ; pepper Jack cheese, nacho meat, potatoes 120-126F. all less than 4hrs per operator Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Sink on cookline had water pitcher in basin. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent over metal pan rack
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over Dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Crack light shield in walk in freezer
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets In 2 door reach in cooler by hand sink at end of cook-line -fan cover in same cooler -Food debris under fryer and grill -Under microwave
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. gaskets and Interior of most cooler drawers on cookline
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside and outside microwave on cook line
22-08-4
50
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -English muffins, butter portions in reach-in cooler that is soiled on expo line. -interior of all cook line coolers soiled with food debris, some with standing water.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above cook line not smooth and cleanable, light fixture missing, exposed wires.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors extremely soiled throughout cook line. Grease and food debris under and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -water in heat well holding butter scoops 124°f. Recheck 167°f. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cook line shelves, fans, gaskets soiled. -grease and food debris on sides of all cooking equipment.
23-03-4
78
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Oct 20, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #7947 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #7947 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #7947?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Denny's #7947.
How does Denny's #7947 compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Denny's #7947 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Denny's #7947's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #7947 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's #7947 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 #7947 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #7947 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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