DENNY'S
4999 34 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Found dented can of Sauer Kraut on top of prep area near flat top. Operator threw can away when asked about it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine read at 10 ppm. Operator primed machine and was able to bring it to proper ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by (5) live roaches found. Observed (4) live roaches inside of unused reach in deli cooler stored in dry storage areas on west side wall of the restaurant. Roaches of varying size leading to evidence of breeding. Observed (1) live roach in dish pit area underneath table on west side wall. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by (7) rodent droppings found. Observed behind defunct reach in cooler in dry storage area on north side wall. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit was not accessible and DM had low ppm when tested.Test kit was provided and left near dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Restaurant has no proof or documentation of any food handler certification. Restaurant does have employee agreements with most of them expired past the 60 day marker. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen area nearest to door of front line had no hot water due to hot water nozzle being turned off by staff. **Warning**
Basic 13
35A-03-4Basic – (4) Dead roaches on premises: Observed (2) under hot holding unit in dish area on floor. Observed (2) Stuck to roach trap underneath dry storage area shelving. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bowed and open ceiling tiles throughout both dry storage areas. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen area behind hotline. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish machine area in excess due to a leak in the dish machine filter. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor had excessive buildup of trash and grease under the entirety of the kitchen area on the north and south side hotlines. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small amount of ice build up on top shelf inside walk in freezer on the west side wall of freezer. **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge was not reading temperatures, was stuck on one single temperature with no fluctuation. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster not present in any part of the restaurant. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign on any sinks throughout kitchen and front line area. Inspector will provide hand wash signs to operator. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive grease buildup on sides of equipment on cook line. **Warning**
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Ceiling panel leading to roof has visible openings on all 4 sides, no seal around edges. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Found large amount of standing water in reach in cooler on south side wall of kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:02 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 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.