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DENNY'S #7961

3801 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3374625
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8445579
DBPR license5201104

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cooking on cook line leave the kitchen and grab walk-in-cooler handle, take container of pancake mix back to cookline and begin handling cooking utensils without washing their hands and changing gloves. Discussed with Manager and they spoke with employee **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior turntable in microwave soiled with food **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed manager in charge not able to provide any food handler certificates for any of the employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked ceiling above microwave and prep area on the cook line

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with oil and food on cookline and around fryer.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor rack and cooling unit in walk-in-freezer

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid left open with stick keeping it propped open.

#5Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut produce ( avocado ) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce.

#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored with food contact surface up. Manager removed spoons and placed in dishwash area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler under the orange juice machine located in the server station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on cookline by grill, also observed leaking water filter leaking water on server prep table next to orange juice machine. Manager had water removed **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near mop sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 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.