Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DENNY'S 6825

1301 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3483838
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8829019
DBPR license3905257

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 17, 2024 10:17 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 18, 2024 11:53 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High 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**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Warning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon wedger soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee stains in hand sink on at cookline **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed grill cleaner stored next to food at cookline. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#4Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket of sanitizer in prep area soiled with debris **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored in container with food contact surface up. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe at ice machine outside of utility room **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.