Dennys
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Dennys has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Dennys on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./empty bucket blocking kitchen hand sink/removed/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./clear chemical liquid bottle/dining room/cabinet/ **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./next to wait station ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./under cook line floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses./container soiled.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./124F/wait station/rechecked 150F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./grease under flat grill/cook line.
23-03-4
61
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found./observed one flying insect at expo area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./cutting board soiled/salad station.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./under cook line equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/freezer for ice cream, wait station.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line sandwich reach in cooler gasket soiled. Kitchen hand sink between coolers soiled. Gap between two cook line flat grills with heavy grease build up. Deep fryers back panel with heavy grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./cook line sandwich cooler.
29-49-6
58
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs stored over French toast batter/egg station cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Panels behind deep fryers. Right side of the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./cook line reach in cookers with excessive water. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./under 3 compartment sink and pre wash sink.
29-11-4
67
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./pancake batter 62F, less than 4 hours on cook line/rechecked 41F/ **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels./battery out, kitchen hand sink.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./plastic containers on cleaned dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./under cook line cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface under the grill, cook line. Left side grill with grease build up. AC vent soiled/wait station near ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler with standing water. Salad station reach in cooler with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters at wait station/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Mar 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jul 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wait station milk cooler gasket torn. Salad station reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./exit door near the office.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./throughout the kitchen, heavy build up under kitchen cook line mat.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice cream freezer interior accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./cook line auto sham interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./cook line cold drawers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./coffee filters, wait station/ **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./powdered sugar container not labeled, wait station.
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dennys.
How does Dennys compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Dennys most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Dennys' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dennys have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dennys 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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