DENNY'S
3701 BEE RIDGE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-53-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary bucket at wait station at 0. Manager corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Cut Melon 47F, Cut Lettuce 52F observed in front counter reachin cooler .
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at hose side of splitter at mop sink.
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.Manager replaced soap at hand wash sink by dishwashing machine area. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed 1 stall in ladies room marked out of order. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tile not smooth in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed cracked floor tile throughout kitchen, missing 4 tiles in front of dishwashing machine, and 4 tile lifting in dry storage.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed utensils on cook line at 111F. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Manager corrected by turning up water. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed food debris around cooking equipment and on shelving underneath. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:08 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.