DENNY'S 6824
4325 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings under a shelf in the dry storage area. First shelf to the left entering the dry storage area. The rodent droppings was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 2 rodent droppings under the prep sink entering the walk in cooler. They were removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. 4 behind the Continental stainless freezer across from the walk in cooler. 6 behind the stove across from the walk in cooler/ back prep area. 2 under the shelf in the paper dry storage area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the walk in cooler. hamburger patties (50F – Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (47F – Cold Holding); white cheddar cheese slices (47F – Cold Holding) The manager stated she was doing inventory and had the door propped open. **Warning**
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans on the shelf entering the dry storage area. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment is heavily soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.