Dennys #8570
950 SR 206 W, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501969
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection2 high priority (2 repeats), 7 basic (2 repeats)-25
- Administrative complaint on Nov 3Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score55
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 3, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed mashed potatoes (55°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Person in charge stated they were left on counter overnight and placed in reach in cooler in the morning. See stop sale.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed mashed potatoes (55°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Person in charge stated they were left on counter overnight and placed in reach in cooler in the morning. See stop sale.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic7
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of cook line microwaves soiled with food debris. Person in charge assigned employee to clean during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed interior shelves of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Person in charge asked employee to clean during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed multiple gaskets on cook line reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Person in charge had employee start cleaning during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed multiple reach in coolers in expo and on cook line with standing water inside. Person in charge had employee squeegee the bottoms of the coolers out.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water in floors throughout kitchen near walk-in cooler and expo line near reach in coolers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole in ceiling tile above reach in cooler and hand washing station.
Floors, walls, and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floors throughout kitchen underneath equipment soiled with food debris. Observed walls near walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed walls by prep tables soiled with food debris.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.