Denny's #7047
1300 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6500015
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 complaint inspection2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Violations at the Oct 13 complaint check1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 15 follow-up)-3
- Violations at the Oct 26 complaint check1 basic also cited at the Oct 7 complaint inspection and counted there
- Administrative complaint on Oct 13, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 5 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitOct 26, 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.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling tiles are still missing. Establishment is currently on warning with a callback due 12.7.26.
Earlier inspections 2
Complaint check1 violation, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 15 flies surrounding mop sink, 10 by soda boxes by back door.
C70Complaint inspection13 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Extension granted
- Follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Time extended.
More time given
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Time extended..
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Time extended.
More time given
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Waffle batter 47°F. Per person in charge waffle batter was sitting out. At server station; butter 56°F; ( - Cold Holding) discussed using time control.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed cook touch ear buds and not wash their hands.
Intermediate1
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. Can not provided training for employees.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
In reach in freezer chicken tenders not covered. Person in charge covered.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
2 pairs of tongs hanging from cook line. Person in charge removed.
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 in ice cream freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
On cook line; microwave is soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of ice bin in back has black mold like substance on ice plate.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Standing water is server cooler. Person in charge has cooler wiped dry.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Cook line is greasy behind griddles.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall behind dish machine has black mold like substance on it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling tiles missing in lobby and dining area where water is dripping on floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, ware washing, and back hall are soiled with black mold like substance.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.