Denny's in Lady Lake
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1577 Bella Cruz Dr, Lady Lake, FL 32159Part of: Dennys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Denny's #7343 in Lady Lake has operated for nearly a decade under DBPR inspection with a problematic compliance record. Across 24 inspections dating to at least 2016, the facility accumulated 110 violations—averaging 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, but with a concentration of high-priority findings that signal recurring management failures. High-priority violations appeared in 11 of the 24 inspections and clustered around employee health reporting, approved food sources, chemical storage, hand washing, and water supply—patterns indicating systemic gaps in food safety protocols rather than isolated lapses. A fire safety violation on April 7, 2015 (marked exit blocked) was corrected on site. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Complaint-based inspections became more frequent beginning in late 2024, suggesting escalating enforcement activity. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 was a complaint callback that found zero violations and resulted in "Call Back - Complied" disposition, but this followed a warning issued October 20, 2025 for six violations including two high-priority employee health reporting findings and two approved food source citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Denny's in Lady Lake: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Denny's in Lady Lake: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Denny's in Lady Lake: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Denny's in Lady Lake: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Denny's in Lady Lake last inspected?
- Denny's #7343 in Lady Lake was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Denny's in Lady Lake?
- The most frequently cited violations at Denny's #7343 in Lady Lake are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Denny's in Lady Lake had?
- Denny's #7343 in Lady Lake has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Denny's in Lady Lake find?
- Denny's #7343 in Lady Lake was most recently inspected on June 2, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Denny's in Lady Lake ever been shut down?
- No, Denny's #7343 in Lady Lake has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Denny's in Lady Lake had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Denny's #7343 in Lady Lake has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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