Denny's
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Denny's has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Denny's latest score of 58 falls below the Sebring average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards front counter roll top reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sliding glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the table top reach in cooler on the cook line between the grills Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a wet vac then a clean sheet pan without washing their hands. Employee removed the pan to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean glassware without washing their hands. Employee removed the glassware to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the table top reach in cooler on the cook line between the grills Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding); Cooked peppers (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards front counter roll top reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in coolers on the right side of the cook line and the sliding glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sliding glass door reach in cooler in the front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
45
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: This was not observed at inspection missselected.
01B-01-4
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. under drawer at grill not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. (); salmon5 fillets (46F); raw chicken , 3lbs (52F); shaved ham 3 lbs (50F); sliced ham 7 lbs (45F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under drawer at grill not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. (); salmon5 fillets (46F); raw chicken , 3lbs (52F); shaved ham 3 lbs (50F); sliced ham 7 lbs (45F - Cold Holding) see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy (128F - Hot Holding); grits (130F)in pan of water on grill. Operator decided to discard instead of reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wipe cloth stored in handsink basin at waitstaff area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water heater not working repairman called before inspector arrived. 2 or more hours out. Hot water heater not working must not use dishwasher until hot water is supplied. Must manually heat water for 3 bay sink until hot water heater is restored and water is hot. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink. Operator stated tech was on his way to repair.. operator suspended dishwashing until hot water heater could be repaired. Hot water heater not working must not use dishwasher until hot water is supplied. Must manually heat water for 3 bay sink until hot water heater is restored and water is hot. **Warning**
27-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers ne'er grill at far end of cookline not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. (); salmon5 fillets (46F); raw chicken , 3lbs (52F); shaved ham 3 lbs (50F); sliced ham 7 lbs (45F - Cold Holding). Air leaking from drawers. Drawers not sealed well enough to maintain foods at 41F. Unit may not be used to hold time and temperature controlled foods until able to maintain foods at 41F or below. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed knife and cutting board used to cut lemons at waitstaff counter in splash zone of handsink. Operator sent items back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
35
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
58
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook grab shredded cheese from reach in cooler and put on omelette. Manager retrained had employee wash hands and add gloves. Cheese was discarded.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Foods less than 4 hours.. Operator added times.
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at front area at walkway to wait station. Repairs have been started but leaks are still falling from ceiling due to roof and AC leaks.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator sent back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms in box NOT labeled ready to eat or prewashed were not washed before use. Operator discarded.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over washed, cut, ready to eat vegetables
08B-17-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's.
How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Denny's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Denny's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's 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 Denny's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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