Dennys #7952
1245 N Atlantc Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 · Permanent Food Service · License 1501906
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 14 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 12 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
Basic4
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage above unused flip top cooler unit.
More time given
Walls and ceiling soiled with accumulated mold like substance throughout break room and back door walk way area.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Cook cracked eggs, then continued to handle clean utensils with soiled gloves.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
4 droppings on top of emergency lighting blue box in back electrical room. Manager cleaned up.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Interior of microwave in server area.
Basic12
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed fruits above ready to eat onions and diced onions. Manager relocated unwashed fruits.
Fixed on the spot
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Avocados cut prior to washing with label still on avocado
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin lid.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Food debris in reach in cooler unit under cold table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Hood filters have heavy grease build up.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Flip top cooler in dry storage and also reach in freezer and another cooler (3 units total) Ulta sham not being used in room with bread storage.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Back door has gap at bottom right corner.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Through service area and through dish area.
Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage above unused flip top cooler unit.
Walls and ceiling soiled with accumulated mold like substance throughout break room and back door walk way area.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Under fryers on cookline
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.