Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DENNY'S

2701 N ALTANTIC AVE · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32118

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3341255
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8360515
DBPR license7403126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#10High Priority12A-13-4

High 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 washing dishes handled soiled dishes prior to touching clean plates without washing hands

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -shell eggs stored above dairy/vegetables inside cooler across from grill **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -box of bagged chocolate chips contaminated by apparent broken shell egg visible on floor underneath box. Manager discarded.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre portioned cooked beef, resting above recommended fill line from equipment manufacturer with a range of 28F at bottom to 52F at top side. Manager removed top layer to cool down, stated from prep less than 2 hrs prior **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -splitter located above y connection. Must be installed on side of splitter that has connection point to threaded side for hose.

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -door thermometer on unit near ware washing area. Advised to add ambient thermometer. Manager stated coming in next order

#16Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -rebecca

Basic 9

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surface. -soiled cardboard lining area near fryers

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -constant drip from ceiling in front of ice machine near floor drain, causing standing water. Manager had employee mop up **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -dry storage -walk in cooler under shelf -walk in freezer, ice cream on floor **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic28-24-4

Basic – Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream chest freezer -slight ice build up inside walk in

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. a¿¿129F, manager replaced

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -cook line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -area behind fryers on surfaces, surrounding utility lines at fry station -surface area above nozzles in juice dispenser

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.