Denny's

35649 US Hwy 27 N, Haines City, FL 33844 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307953

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.High priority, repeat · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection
1 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 8 basic
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep152026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitSep 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Juice machine nozzles soiled with old juice. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
- 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 stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Temped at 127°F.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  In refrigerator by juice station.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Gaskets on dessert station unit ripped on bottom.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  On cooks line
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gaskets on slide out cooler drawers under grill soiled with food debris.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  On dry ware washing rack.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Under equipment on cooks line
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Last year's license posted.
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

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