Denny's #7510

610 44 Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207 · Permanent Food Service · License 5101640

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Grade A
Safety score 93 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (11 days ago)

What drove the grade

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Basic, repeat · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 27 complaint inspection
    4 basic (3 repeats)
    -7
  • Safety score93

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Inspection history

3 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitOct 27, 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:

    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic4

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Observed food storage pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on faucet split mop sink .

      As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area in front kitchen covered with standing water.

      Person in charge mopped.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 2

A91Complaint inspection6 violations No follow-up needed
  1. First visitSep 15, 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.

    6 violations found:

    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic6

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Observed on employee preparing food, no beard guard.Person in charge put on guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed in ice machine bin mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Observed in dish washing machine area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink faucet 2 way split.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under kitchen equipment.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
A94Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
  1. First visitSep 1, 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:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels on waitstaff line.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee put on guard and washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed in ice machine bin mold like substance.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Non-food contact surfaces clean3
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Clean equipment storage and air drying2
Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Handwash sinks and supplies1