Denny's #8155

543 Eglin Pkwy Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Denny's #8155 stretching back to 2022. Denny's #8155 was last inspected on Aug 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Fort Walton Beach restaurant, which scores around 96. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation: observed some of the time and date stickers that are automatically created have the current date and then eight days instead of the required seven (example: item dated for 08/06/2025 has a use by date of 08/13/2025. Explained to General Manager about the discrepancy. He will reach out to their company to get it adjusted correctly).
02C-01-5
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: observed the cook on the cook line wash a frying pan in the hand-wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength: observed wiping cloth solution at wait station tested to 0ppm. General Manager made new solution. Retested to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled: Cook walked away from the cook's line wearing gloves. Upon return, he was still wearing the gloves. Assistant General Manager gave corrective feedback to the cook. He removed his gloves, washed his hands correctly, dried his hands, and then donned new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Water draining onto floor surface: - drain pipe under hand-wash sink not connected correctly allowing for water to drain onto floor. Assistant General Manager states that maintenance has been notified. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor: - box of lemons and leaf lettuce, crate of onions and iceberg lettuce on floor in walk-in cooler. Assistant General Manager immediately put on shelves; - box of marinara on floor in walk-in freezer. Assistant General Manager immediately put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: - main hand-wash sink in men's restroom does not have soap although there is soap at the hand-wash sink in the stall. However, if someone is using the stall, then customers nor employees can properly wash their hands.
31B-03-4
90
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: - several in the back dining room.
36-34-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's #8155 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's #8155 on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Denny's #8155 compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Denny's #8155 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Denny's #8155's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's #8155 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Denny's #8155 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 #8155 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #8155 is inspected around two times per year on average.