Denny's

7748 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32526

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Denny's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Denny's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles missing from dry storage room.

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by servers station.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed grease buildup under and behind cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine besides office.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed kitchen equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling on the back hallway soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed ceiling air conditioning vents soiled with accumulation of dust in back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed equipment in kitchen in poor disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed butter container stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator proceeded to put container on top of a crate at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed accumulation of ice in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed chocolate chip bag opened in storage area. Operator proceeded to close bag at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed buildup of ice in walk-in freezer on the floor in back of kitchen.

14-69-4

Basic - Observed; ware washing room ceiling observed with active leak. No evidence of cross contamination observed.

36-22-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles in back of kitchen with mold like substance and damaged in back of kitchen.

36-32-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's.

How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Denny's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Denny's 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 inspected?

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

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