DENNY'S 6825
1301 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in service line. 1 live fly in mop sink area. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in reach in cooler under counter in expo. 1 live roach on floor in dishwashing area **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon wedger soiled with food debris **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee stains in hand sink on at cookline **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. **Warning**
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on floor of dry storage 2 dead roaches on rep area floor 4 dead roaches on floor of expo line. 1 dead roach under juice dispenser in expo 2 dead roaches on floor in dishwashing area 1 dead roach on top of dish machine 3 dead roaches in under counter reach in cooler on expo. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered Cup of coffee on prep table in prep area **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, Observed debris on shelving in walk in cooler Gaskets on reach in coolers on cookline soiled Black debris observed on ice maker lid in prep area **Warning**
21-11-4Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket of sanitizer in prep area soiled with debris **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in container with food contact surface up. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at ice machine outside of utility room **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.