DENNY'S #7965

Name: DENNY'S #7965
Address: 1910 S. MCCALL RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 34223, US
Rating: 41.4

1910 S. MCCALL RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223

License #1801303

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

41.4 Grade F / 100

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September 18, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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DENNY'S #7965 in ENGLEWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 41.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 8 critical, 6 major, 55 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-34-4] Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cubby hole area on grill side of cooks line soiled with grease, dirt and mold-like substance.
[32-23-5] Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed 2 toilets in ladies room are out of order.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor coming from under hand wash sink at end of waitstaff station counter. Observed moldy smell throughout dining room and front lobby area.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum break missing on hose Bibb at front of building. Repeat from last inspection 6-10-26
[10-03-4] In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed drip wells at waitstaff station by ice cream and on cooks line have insufficient water velocity to move water. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak in cabinet under hand wash sink at end of waitstaff station counter. Leak has fill pan with stagnant foul smelling water.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dry storage area is in disrepair with sheet rock falling off and held in place with plastic tarp and sheathing boards. Repeat from last inspection
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Operator ceiling tiles throughout building showing signs of water damage. Vents in kitchen over cooks hot and cold tables line shows heavy rusting,chipping and flaking.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen soiled with mold-like-substance.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-cooler units at end of cooks line not functioning. Repeat 12-27-23
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat 12-27-23
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed heavy mold smell in dining room area and entrance.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. Repeat 12-27-23
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at wait station.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in-cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at counter top cooler on cooks line. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding); fresh diced Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items had been in cooler since the prior night. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at counter top cooler on cooks line. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding); fresh diced Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items had been in cooler since the prior night. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items. Repeat 12-27-23
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Philly beef and beef carnitas at cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.