Denny's #9226
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Denny's #9226 has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Denny's #9226's latest score of 100 sits above the Lake City average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with mold-like substance on them over ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink on clean dishware rack. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker over prep table. Employee moved. Employee sweater on prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in ice-cream freezer. Doors broken on ice-cream freezer. Microwave door melted and deformed. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old dry food debris on clean bins on storage rack. Manager removed for re-cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Red/brown single-service boxes not inverted or protected in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops in basin not hanging to dry. Manager moved to wall rack. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a fly in the icing container on the cooks line, see stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (53F - Cold Holding) in the top of the flip top cooler in a plastic container placed on a metal pan on cooks line, item not fully in the cooler, operator placed item in the bottom of cooler. steak (50F - Cold Holding) steak in walk in cooler, item was in standing water thawing in the prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on table next too liquid butter and clean plates on cooks line, employees moved sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained. Interior microwaves on cooks line. Interior all reach in coolers on cooks line. Juice nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cooks line, employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plate of grilled chicken half eaten on reach in cooler where servers make salads.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bandaids and sticky tape on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved items to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Next to the mop sink.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives between table and reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece holding up metal piece and cutting board on cooks line.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Under flat tops above reach in cooler soiled. The sides and back of multiple pieces of cooking equipment such as the flat tops and fryers. Juice and soda nozzle back splashes are soiled at drink machines. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Red and brown Togo boxes with the food contact surface facing upwards on the cooks line.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steaks thawing in prep sink in standing water, operator placed items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The faucet at the Handwash sink across from ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
33
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #9226 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #9226 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #9226?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's #9226.
How does Denny's #9226 compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Denny's #9226 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Denny's #9226's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's #9226 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's #9226 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 #9226 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #9226 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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