Dennys #9648
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Dennys #9648, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in-freezer and walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Dennys #9648 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attached to chemical line. Education provided.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At coffee bar station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in-freezer and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 4 light bulbs.
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer under fryer not working. Has a order to get it fixed - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near drain in ice cream area - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soft serve machine not being in used inside ice cream area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
82
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage 111-138f hot holding , 2nd temperature sausage links 171f reheating **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.phone on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At a few hand washing sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked veggies 54f cooked at 2:52am found at 10:00 am manager discarded
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes cut 50f cold holding cooler had been open advised to rapid chill 2nd temp 44-45f cooling in walk in cooked veggies 50-54f cooked at 2:52am found at 10:00 am manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink near middle dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By service station near middle dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink about sandwich unit. Manager disposed of drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
50
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked onions and peppers **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Educated **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By server station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By server station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hash browns determined they were made less than 1 hour ago **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.in pan vegetable **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By server station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small cooler near bag warmer
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
41
Nov 3, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys #9648 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys #9648 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys #9648?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in-freezer and walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dennys #9648.
How does Dennys #9648 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Dennys #9648 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Dennys #9648's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dennys #9648 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dennys #9648 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 Dennys #9648 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys #9648 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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