Denny's #6929
3771 Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773 · Permanent Food Service · License 6903005
What drove the grade
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection10 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic10
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Counter-mounted equipment sealed to counter/table is not installed to allow enough space for cleaning around the equipment.
- handwash sink at server station cut into counter not sealed causing water dripping to self below.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- counter below fryers - hood baffles - exterior toasters - walk in fan covers - top area of flip top cooler at server station. Employee wiped.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- flip top of cooler at server station
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests.
- hole in metal screen at opening in ice machine room
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- at dish station tiles cracked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
- over cookline
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- acoustical ceiling tiles at storage room
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.