Dennys — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records
Dennys locations fail inspections 17% of the time — below the Florida state average of 14.3%.
Dennys operates 104 food establishments across Florida with 3,001 inspections on record. 2 locations were shut down in the past 12 months. The pass rate is 82.7%, below the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 6.6 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Denny's in St. Petersburg, shut down July 21, 2026 for roach & rodent activity.
Largest fine: $1,800 assessed to Denny's #7636 in West Palm Beach on March 23, 2026.
Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated September 2026.
Dennys: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Dennys
82.7%
Pass Rate
82.7%
Florida Average
85.7%
Pass Rate
85.7%
Dennys
6.6
Avg Violations / Inspection
6.6
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Dennys
1.92
Closures per 100 Locations
1.92
Florida Average
2.14
Closures per 100 Locations
2.14
Dennys: Recent Restaurant Closures (10)
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denny's | St. Petersburg | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Denny's Restaurant #8698 | Coral Gables | Fly activity | |
| Denny's of Hollywood 7457 | Hollywood | Rodent activity | |
| Dennys Restaurant | Miami | Fly activity | |
| Denny's 6824 | Lakeland | Rodent activity | |
| Denny's 6825 | Brandon | Roach & fly activity | |
| Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos | Bayonet Point | Rodent activity | |
| Denny's | St. Petersburg | Fly activity | |
| Denny's | St. Petersburg | Fly activity | |
| Denny's #8566 | Midway | Sewage back up |
Dennys: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennys 5109 | Orlando | 8 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos | Bayonet Point | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Denny's #6832 | Port St Lucie | 6 (1 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Denny's | Tallahassee | 3 (1 high) | Administrative complaint recommended | |
| Dennys #8799 | Kissimmee | 7 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Denny's #6926 | Port Orange | 7 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Denny's #6366 | Orlando | 5 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Dennys | Orlando | 6 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Denny's #6366 | Orlando | 17 (3 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Denny's #6929 | Sanford | 10 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Dennys: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 1,823 |
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 1,448 |
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 1,353 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 1,320 |
| 03 | Employee health reporting | 1,045 |
Dennys: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | City | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Denny's #7636 | West Palm Beach | $1,800 | 2--2026014056 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Denny's #8014 | Lake Worth | $1,200 | 2--2025053476 |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Dennys #8516 | Kissimmee | $1,200 | 4--2017019630 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Denny's #7636 | West Palm Beach | $1,040 | 2--2025053548 |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Dennys | Fort Myers | $840 | 7--2019049529 |
| May 8, 2024 | Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos | Bayonet Point | $800 | 3--2024014181 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Denny's of Hollywood 7457 | Hollywood | $800 | 2--2025087001 |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Denny's of Hollywood 7457 | Hollywood | $800 | 2--2019059683 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 | Fort Lauderdale | $800 | 2--2022056449 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Denny's #8566 | Midway | $800 | 6--2018055915 |
Dennys: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Other fire safety violation | 25 |
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 19 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 16 |
| Missing boiler certificate/report | 2 |
| Cooking without hood suppression | 1 |
Dennys: Notable Locations
Dennys: Locations by City
| City | Locations | Avg Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 9 | 7.96 | 1 |
| Miami | 7 | 7.55 | 1 |
| Kissimmee | 5 | 7.50 | 0 |
| Pensacola | 3 | 3.36 | 0 |
| Tampa | 3 | 8.18 | 1 |
| Coral Gables | 2 | 5.80 | 1 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 5.64 | 1 |
| Hollywood | 2 | 3.73 | 2 |
| Jacksonville | 2 | 8.21 | 0 |
| Lakeland | 2 | 4.73 | 1 |
| Pembroke Pines | 2 | 4.33 | 0 |
| Plantation | 2 | 4.46 | 0 |
| Saint Augustine | 2 | 8.26 | 2 |
| Altamonte Springs | 1 | 6.26 | 0 |
| Bayonet Point | 1 | 6.04 | 1 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 3.03 | 2 |
| Bradenton | 1 | 5.10 | 1 |
| Brandon | 1 | 7.21 | 1 |
| Cape Coral | 1 | 6.63 | 0 |
| Clermont | 1 | 10.57 | 0 |
| Cocoa Beach | 1 | 7.65 | 0 |
| Crystal River | 1 | 2.43 | 0 |
| Davenport | 1 | 4.44 | 0 |
| Davie | 1 | 4.96 | 0 |
| Englewood | 1 | 6.94 | 0 |
| Eustis | 1 | 9.40 | 0 |
| Florida City | 1 | 9.81 | 0 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 5.39 | 0 |
| Fort Pierce | 1 | 5.65 | 0 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 1 | 3.70 | 0 |
Dennys: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Dennys locations are in Florida?
- Dennys has 104 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is Dennys's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
- Dennys has a pass rate of 82.7% across all Florida locations, which is 3 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%.
- How many Dennys locations were shut down in Florida this year?
- 2 Dennys locations in Florida were shut down by health inspectors in the past 12 months.
- What are the most common health violations at Dennys in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dennys locations in Florida are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- Which Florida city has the most Dennys locations?
- Orlando has the most Dennys locations in Florida with 9 establishments.
- What was the most recent Dennys closure in Florida?
- Denny's in St. Petersburg was shut down on July 21, 2026 for roach & rodent activity.
- How does Dennys compare to the Florida state average?
- Dennys has a pass rate of 82.7%, which is 3 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 6.6 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How much in fines has Dennys been assessed in Florida?
- Dennys locations in Florida have been assessed $30,680 in fines across 78 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $393 and the largest single fine was $1,800.
- How many fire safety violations has Dennys had in Florida?
- 63 fire safety violations have been documented across 41 Dennys locations in Florida. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
- How often are Dennys locations inspected in Florida?
- Dennys locations in Florida have an average of 28.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
Dennys: All Florida Locations (104)
Denny's #7947 144 violations
255 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
23 inspections · 144 violations · Last inspected: Jul 7, 2026Denny's #7508, Meltdown, Burgerden & Banda Burritos 1 closure169 violations
12105 Us 19 N, Bayonet Point, FL 34667
28 inspections · 169 violations · Last inspected: Aug 31, 2026Dennys Rest 9594 2 closures94 violations
1311 W Palmetto Park W, Boca Raton, FL 33486
31 inspections · 94 violations · Last inspected: Aug 20, 2026Denny's #7510 1 closure158 violations
610 44 Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207
31 inspections · 158 violations · Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026Denny's 6825 1 closure245 violations
1301 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
34 inspections · 245 violations · Last inspected: Aug 17, 2026Denny's 232 violations
1306 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990
35 inspections · 232 violations · Last inspected: Aug 18, 2026Denny's #7422 317 violations
25 Town Center Blvd Ste a, Clermont, FL 34714
30 inspections · 317 violations · Last inspected: Aug 11, 2026Dennys #7952 306 violations
1245 N Atlantc Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
40 inspections · 306 violations · Last inspected: Jul 14, 2026Denny's Restaurant #8698 1 closure160 violations
1150 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146
29 inspections · 160 violations · Last inspected: Jul 21, 2026Dennys Rest 9595 146 violations
1 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
24 inspections · 146 violations · Last inspected: Jun 29, 2026Dennys #6861/crystal River Sports Bar/meltdown Burger Den/banda 56 violations
2380 Nw Us Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34428
23 inspections · 56 violations · Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026Denny's #7654 111 violations
44111 N Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33837
25 inspections · 111 violations · Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026Denny's Restaurant 129 violations
5645 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
26 inspections · 129 violations · Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026Denny's #7965 222 violations
1910 S. McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
32 inspections · 222 violations · Last inspected: Jun 10, 2026Denny's #6505 235 violations
16150 Us 441, Eustis, FL 32726
25 inspections · 235 violations · Last inspected: Aug 11, 2026Dennys Rest 9598 255 violations
401 Se 1 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034
26 inspections · 255 violations · Last inspected: Aug 4, 2026Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 1 closure237 violations
3151 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
40 inspections · 237 violations · Last inspected: Aug 19, 2026Dennys Rest 9589 139 violations
5000 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
26 inspections · 139 violations · Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025Dennys 167 violations
9340 Market Place Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33912
31 inspections · 167 violations · Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026Denny's #8796 147 violations
100 N Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
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