Denny's #6505
16150 US 441, Eustis, FL 32726 · Permanent Food Service · License 4501499
What drove the grade
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection2 intermediate, 11 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 11, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
2 filters at front counter.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gaskets on reach in coolers at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In reach in freezer at the end of cook line. On the door in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler interior at cook line. Shelves in walk in cooler. Reach in coolers at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in coolers gaskets at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Cold water pipe does not work.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
In reach in cooler at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall at cook line Wall by hand washing sink
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Vents in dining area. Ceiling tiles in dining area. Vents in dry storage area.
Repeat violation
Light not functioning.
One bulb at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor at cook line. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. Floor in dish washing area. Floor in chemical closet and mop sink area.
Repeat violation
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.