DENNY'S

Name: DENNY'S
Address: 4999 34 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33714, US
Rating: 74.6

4999 34 ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33714

License #6207420

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

74.6 Grade C / 100

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September 16, 2026 · 7 findings · 1 critical

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DENNY'S in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 25 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris along floors underneath booths in the dining room, equipment at front wait station/counter, and under equipment in the kitchen.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table at cook-line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in front dry storage area.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in water inside the steam well at 98F. Employee replaced the water and placed back into steam well at 135F.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Inspector observed employee enter the cook-line and dawn gloves in anticipation to start work. Inspector stopped employee and discussed handwashing requirements prior to dawning gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed their hands.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler directly across from cook-line

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Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small amount of ice build up on top shelf inside walk in freezer on the west side wall of freezer.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive grease buildup on sides of equipment on cook line.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen area nearest to door of front line had no hot water due to hot water nozzle being turned off by staff.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by (5) live roaches found. Observed (4) live roaches inside of unused reach in deli cooler stored in dry storage areas on west side wall of the restaurant. Roaches of varying size leading to evidence of breeding. Observed (1) live roach in dish pit area underneath table on west side wall.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen area behind hotline.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign on any sinks throughout kitchen and front line area. Inspector will provide hand wash signs to operator.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Bowed and open ceiling tiles throughout both dry storage areas.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor had excessive buildup of trash and grease under the entirety of the kitchen area on the north and south side hotlines.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish machine area in excess due to a leak in the dish machine filter.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Found dented can of Sauer Kraut on top of prep area near flat top. Operator threw can away when asked about it.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit was not accessible and DM had low ppm when tested.Test kit was provided and left near dish area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster not present in any part of the restaurant.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by (7) rodent droppings found. Observed behind defunct reach in cooler in dry storage area on north side wall.
[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. Restaurant has no proof or documentation of any food handler certification. Restaurant does have employee agreements with most of them expired past the 60 day marker.
[16-38-5] Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge was not reading temperatures, was stuck on one single temperature with no fluctuation.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine read at 10 ppm. Operator primed machine and was able to bring it to proper ppm.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Found large amount of standing water in reach in cooler on south side wall of kitchen area.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Ceiling panel leading to roof has visible openings on all 4 sides, no seal around edges.
[35A-03-4] (4) Dead roaches on premises: Observed (2) under hot holding unit in dish area on floor. Observed (2) Stuck to roach trap underneath dry storage area shelving.