Denny's #8003
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
100
Score
Denny's #8003 has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Augustine restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the main cook line in the steam table; gravy (109F - Hot Holding); hollandaise (115F - Hot Holding); chili (119F - Hot Holding); queso (123F - Hot Holding). Operator adjusted the settings on the steam table and all products began the reheating process. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the walk in cooler, two containers of stuffing prepared 11/23. Operator discarded both containers. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
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. In the waitstation flip top reach in cooler, open container of milk from two days before with no product date marking. Operator voluntarily discarded the open container of milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler door gaskets on the main cook line have accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler under the flat top grill has build up of soiled residue on the door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles through kitchen,dish and prep area have accumulation of dust/mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On the main cook line, employee beverage on the backside of the flip top reach in cooler opposite the flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of the bulk ice bin has rust build up on the metal fixtures of the deflector plate.
14-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the main cook line microwave over the hand wash sink has accumulation of food debris in the interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in either restroom. Operator posted employee hand wash signage. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the main cook line accumulation of grease and food debris on the sides of the fryers and equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Waitstation flip top reach in cooler has standing water at the base of the cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
41
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 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. At time of inspection dish machine reading 0ppm, chlorine sanitizer bucket empty, operator states they will be receiving a delivery today. Instructed operator to use only the triple sink until a new chlorine sanitizer for the dish machine arrives.
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the wait station area two bottles of spic and span stored on the counter with hot sauce and other condiments. Operator relocated the chemicals to the proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At time of inspection, hand wash sink at entrance to the main kitchen line had a empty pitcher stored in the hand wash sink. Employee removed the pitcher from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the beverage station, mold like substance buildup behind the nozzles of the juice dispensers. Employee cleaned behind the nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the dish area have accumulation of dust and mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on the clean prep table by clean plates, under the microwave. Employee removed the beverage to its proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken door handle on the microwave closest to the hand wash sink on the main cook line entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at the entrance to the dish area when entering from the dining room. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the server side of the pass through window, tongs stored on the door handles to the warming box for biscuits. Employee relocated the tongs to the proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the side line of the wait station reach in chest freezer, ice cream scoops stored in water of 118.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave on the main cook line by the hand wash sink has build up of food debris. Employee cleaned the interior of the microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in rear parking area lid open. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In the fenced in dry storage area, container of single service bowls stored on the floor. Operator relocated the box to the proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On the server side of the pass through window, standing water at the base of the reach in coolers. Employee cleaned out the reach in coolers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection license displayed expired from 2020, operator posted the current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #8003 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #8003 on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #8003?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's #8003.
How does Denny's #8003 compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Denny's #8003 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Denny's #8003's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #8003 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's #8003 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 #8003 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #8003 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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