Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DENNYS LATIN CAFE

99610 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3573002
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10733793
DBPR license5401911

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe prep sandwiches next to raw shell eggs on reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe white rice (47F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe white rice (47F – Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe plantains (127F – Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe chlorine spray bottle not identified at front counter, employee identified bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe on ground coffee container at front counter, employee removed during inspection.

#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal drink on shelves at walk in cooler.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe across dishwasher machine.

#5Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe on preparation table at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.