Denny's in Ocala
Last inspected:
3801 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34482Part of: Dennys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Denny's #7961 in Ocala has accumulated 241 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring violations in chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting. Fire safety inspections documented three violations, including blocked exit pathways and scorch marks around electrical outlets that persisted for years. Recent enforcement shows an uptick in high-priority violations, with two administrative complaints recommended in the past six months.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Denny's in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
6.5
violations / inspection
6.5 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.51
violations / inspection
5.51 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Denny's in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Observed the second dining area exit door is obscured with high chairs and server tray stands.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. (Around the cook line power outlet just above the prep table) - From follow-up inspection 2017-12-01: This violation still exists. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. (Around the cook line power outlet just above the prep table)
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Denny's in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 4 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections43 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Denny's in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Denny's in Ocala last inspected?
- Denny's #7961 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 14, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Denny's in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Denny's #7961 in Ocala are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Denny's in Ocala had?
- Denny's #7961 in Ocala has had 41 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 Ocala find?
- Denny's #7961 in Ocala was most recently inspected on August 14, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Denny's in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Denny's #7961 in Ocala 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Denny's in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Denny's #7961 in Ocala has 3 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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