DENNY'S

1700 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa, FL 33612

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EYM DINER OF FLORIDA · License: SEA3903662

DENNY'S in Tampa, FL has 28 inspections on record with 288 total violations (10.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections
288Violations
0Closures

Data current as of March 4, 2025

Inspection History (28)

Mar 4, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 26, 2025 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Oct 23, 2024 — Complaint Full· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jun 12, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 8, 2024 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 20, 2023 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 18, 2023 — Complaint Full· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
Sep 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Apr 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Aug 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
Feb 13, 2020 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
May 9, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 24, 2018 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 12, 2017 — Complaint Full· 12 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 11, 2017 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

DENNY'S has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 10.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DENNY'S had?
DENNY'S has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DENNY'S ever been shut down?
No, DENNY'S has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DENNY'S?
The most frequently cited violations at DENNY'S are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 4, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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