Denny's
1700 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3903662
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee drink stored inside refrigerator on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters have grease buildup.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Floor soiled underneath reach in cooler s grill on cooks line.
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.