Denny's in Lake City
Last inspected:
176 Nw Centurion Ct, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Dennys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Denny's #9226 in Lake City has accumulated 175 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or fines. Recent inspections show improvement, with the last two visits in 2025 resulting in warnings and callback compliance. Top violations involve proper ventilation, employee health reporting, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Denny's in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Denny's in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Denny's in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Denny's in Lake City last inspected?
- Denny's #9226 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Denny's in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Denny's #9226 in Lake City are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Denny's in Lake City had?
- Denny's #9226 in Lake City has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Denny's in Lake City find?
- Denny's #9226 in Lake City was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Denny's in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Denny's #9226 in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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