License No. 6307953|Public Food Service Establishment|Polk County, FloridaInspected Oct 6, 2025
State of Florida Inspection Record

DENNY'S

35649 US HWY 27 N, HAINES CITY, FL 33844

DENNY'S has a mixed inspection record — 10 violations in the past year, including 3 high-priority. Not alarming, but worth knowing before you order. The trailing-year record shows 10 violations, including 3 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.

Spotty
71.9
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against HAINES CITY

Scores higher than 31% of the 78 inspected restaurants in HAINES CITY on the trailing-year record.

71.9
Lowest scoreCity median · 88.8Highest score
Against Polk County

3 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Polk County average of 0.8.

This kitchen3
County average0.8
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

6 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Complaint Full
Oct 6, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Approved & safe source

Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

High-priority
Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Garbage & premises

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Basic×3
Bathrooms

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Basic×2
Dirty food-contact surfaces
Repeat — 2nd time

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Plumbing & backflow

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Aug 7, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Non-food surfaces dirty

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Apr 22, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate
Clean equipment storage

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Dec 11, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Feb 15, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Dirty food-contact surfaces

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Jul 12, 2023
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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License on file
6307953
Inspected
Oct 6, 2025
Scoring
Trailing-year aggregate — How it works
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site
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Official inspection data, translated for the people who eat here.

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