DENNY'S
3701 BEE RIDGE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 buckets at 0 ppm. Manager corrected to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under dish pit drain. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Observed refrigerated pull out drawers on cook line not operating.
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed coving missing next to ice machine.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and food debris under fryers and cooking equipment.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at least 4 tiles missing on floor under dish pit table. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area with out of order sign. Manager stated will be fixed by Friday.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:23 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.