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Denny's #6893
3944 S HIGHWAY 17 , RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, food source and management & training.
Inspection history
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C70May 22, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, food source and management & training.
Observed prep top cooler in front end and in main kitchen area next to grill with food items above 41F COS all items above 41F were disposed of. EHS will follow up to ensure coolers are functioning correctly prior to use.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed rusted cans of cranberry and water dripping onto pancake mix in walk in cooler area. COS items were disposed of.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”PIC was not present at start of inspection. CA ensure that facility has a manager or person in charge at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed fly in ice machine at time of inspection. Observed ice scoop sitting stagnate water with material floating in it. CA clean items prior to use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed flys in ice machine and flying in seating area. CA contact pest control for prevention options.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A91October 23, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and facility upkeep.
Observed dishwasher not dispensing correct levels of sanitizer at time of inspection. CA repair dishwasher so that it dispenses the correct level of sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed dead roaches on counter and under equipment. Observed live roach in dry storage area on light fixture. CA continue to have facility treated.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed build up of debris and grease on equipment through out kitchen area. CA clean areas so that grease and debris is removed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed build up of debris, greases, food, and dead insects underneath equipment. CA clean under equipment so that it is removed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed broken / cracked floor tiles both in front end and in kitchen area. CA repair / replace damaged tiles. Observed missing cover base / floor base in kitchen area. CA repair missing cover base. Observed missing outlet cover. CA replace outlet cover.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A94July 23, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed wiping cloths placed into sani buckets without the correct level of sanitizer. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed side back door not closed at time of inspection. Door needs to be repaired so that it is self closing and self latching. The door should be tight fitting. food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”A100December 16, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100June 28, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A97September 12, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling.
Observed milk and chocolate milk that expired on 9/9/23. PIC discarded immediately.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-015-000125. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.