DENNY'S #7961
3801 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter reach-in cooler: butter (49F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter was placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved butter to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked potatoes stored in cooler drawers beneath cook line fryers. After four hours potatoes were 56F, after 45 minutes the potatoes had cooled an additional one degree. Manager moved potatoes to walk-in freezer to complete the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cook line floor.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in cook line area.
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood above cook line fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor beneath fan box in walk-in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers greasy. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of chicken in walk-in freezer. Manager placed lid on container.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line fryers greasy.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:52 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.