Denny's #8014
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Denny's #8014, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Lake Worth sits at 77, putting Denny's #8014 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
21
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Dish washer placed trash in trash can and sat dirty dishes down in sink then removed cleaned and sanitized dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands and place dishes back in dishwasher to be re sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler hash browns (47F - Cooling) per operator product cooling since yesterday evening. Discussed proper cooling procedures with operator. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler across from flat top grill area overfilled container of cheese spread (46F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from walk in cooler and placed in flip top cooler approximately 15 minutes ago and not portioned or prepared today. Discussed with operator to move to freezer to cool. **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 server expo line potato soup (119F - Hot Holding) per operator product is reheated on stove top then moved to hot holding unit approximately 1 hour ago; discussed hot holding procedure with operator; operator removed product to be reheated on stove to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line bucket of sanitizer stored next to single service food basket liners and another bucket stored next to margarine dispensers. Discussed storage practices with operator who moved buckets **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink in back of store no vacuum breaker; discussed with operator.
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler hash browns (47F - Cooling) per operator product cooling since yesterday evening. Discussed proper cooling procedures with operator. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
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. Cook took raw steak and placed onto stove and after without washing hands handled clean spatula to plate food. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler large containers of pancake batter with eggs (48F - Cooling) at 9:30 per operator since 8:30 to 48F at 10:05. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours; discussed with operator cooling procedures operator removed lids and moved to freezer to cool rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At cook line all vents above cooking areas and food preparation areas have heavy dust and debris. Discussed with operator to have replaced or cleaned.
36-34-5
26
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being less than 4 hour , manager voluntarily discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped water , rinse container in handwashing sink at front line . Manager educated employees **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding Hallandale sauce 118° in steam table being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ham 53°, cheese 51° over storing food in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held less than four hours, employee removed food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding Hallandale sauce 118° in steam table being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil knives stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on 120°F at cook line . Employee removed knives . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 trash cans in front of sink at entry to cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
90
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #8014 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #8014 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #8014?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's #8014.
How does Denny's #8014 compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Denny's #8014 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Denny's #8014's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #8014 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's #8014 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 #8014 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #8014 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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