DENNY'S
3701 BEE RIDGE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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.Observed dishwashing machine at 25ppm or less after several attempts. **Warning**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.Observed cook washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Cook rewashed hands after education. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed ceiling damage and peeling just outside walkin cooler door. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reachin freezer on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed no light shield above dishwashing machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves on rack used to store clean utensils and equipment. Observed debris on sides of grills and under grill on east side of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink on east side of cook line not working. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Observed standing water in bottom of salad reachin cooler at front counter. Employee wiped unit dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.