Denny's #7965
1910 S. McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801303
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 8 basic (1 repeat)-20
- Administrative complaint on Sep 18Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 18, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed vacuum break missing on hose Bibb at front of building. Repeat from last inspection 6-10-26
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic8
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Observed drip wells at waitstaff station by ice cream and on cooks line have insufficient water velocity to move water. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed cubby hole area on grill side of cooks line soiled with grease, dirt and mold-like substance.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Observed leak in cabinet under hand wash sink at end of waitstaff station counter. Leak has fill pan with stagnant foul smelling water.
Code 32, Restrooms: Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Observed 2 toilets in ladies room are out of order.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Wall in dry storage area is in disrepair with sheet rock falling off and held in place with plastic tarp and sheathing boards. Repeat from last inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Operator ceiling tiles throughout building showing signs of water damage. Vents in kitchen over cooks hot and cold tables line shows heavy rusting,chipping and flaking.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Observed objectionable odor coming from under hand wash sink at end of waitstaff station counter. Observed moldy smell throughout dining room and front lobby area.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.