DENNYS #7952
1245 N ATLANTC AVE · COCOA BEACH · Brevard County · FL 32931
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. In walk in cooler. Pan of deli meats sitting in pan of liquid with unidentifiable growth. SEE STOP SALE
08B-28-4High Priority – Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Knives and utensils on cook line are being stored in soiled container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop on front service line for whipped butter
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lowboy beneath flat top. hash browns (53F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); diced ham (53F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F – Cold Holding). In reach in cooler on service line sour cream (51F – Cold Holding); cut melon (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F – Cold Holding).
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on service line sour cream (51F – Cold Holding); cut melon (51F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding); whipped cream (51F – Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE. In open face wells on cook line cut tomatoes (58F – Cold Holding); deli ham (61F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (72F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (71F – Cold Holding). In lowboy beneath flat top. hash browns (53F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); diced ham (53F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (53F – Cold Holding)SEE STOP SALE. In well to thrift of flat top pooled eggs (61F – Cold Holding); hard shelled eggs (79F Ambient- Cold Holding). In reach in cooler across from fryers cooked beef (55F – Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
29-31-4Intermediate – Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. Salt in water softener tank contaminated by fallen ceiling. Lid not positioned to fully cover and protect well. Ceiling portion growing mold like substance **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filter **Repeat Violation**
Basic 17
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles on cook line
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling area above water softener tank has fallen into water softener tank. Ceiling tile missing above dish area **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 in water softener room
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. On cook line
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Salt in water softener tank contaminated by fallen ceiling. Lid not positioned to fully cover and protect well. Ceiling portion growing mold like substance **Warning**
22-09-5Basic – Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Deli meats container in walk in cooler. SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of foods stored on the floor in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and dry storage areas. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line are soiled
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Over cook line
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and cooking equipment on cook line have an egregious buildup of grease. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances. Milk crates in walk in cooler coated in mold like substances. Dipper well spout soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cook line are **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo cup lids on service line stored with food contact surface facing upwards
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of food in walk in cooler
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:26 PM.
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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.