Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DENNYS RESTAURANT

3850 SW 137TH AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3596383
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10877974
DBPR license2327092

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 8, 2025 1:07 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 10, 2025 8:55 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#19High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 small live flying insects flying around and lading on the clean glass cups at the dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 small live flying insects around the mop sink located at the back of the kitchen. Observed approximately 4 small live flying insects landed on the ice buckets located on top of the ice machine, also observed approximately 10 small live flying insects landing on office glass window located near the warewashing area. Observed approximately 10 small live flying insects flying under the preparation table by the handwashing sink located in the kitchen area next to reach in cooler. Observed approximately 6 small live flying insects flying around soda machine at front counter.

Basic 18

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 30 dead flies on the ceiling by the walking cooler.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in freezer door and reach in cooler door located at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall soiled throughout the cook line with accumulated grease and food debris.

#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored next to clean dishes by the handwashing sink located at the cook line.

#6Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees personal cups with tea stored in hot warmer at cook line. Manager removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bag stored in storage area near food at front counter. Observed employee cellphone stored on storage shelves at cook line.

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole.

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments at cook line, also observed debris accumulation in between the tile cracks on floor all throughout the kitchen and warewashing area.

#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door.

#11Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use thongs stored on hot warmer door handle, located at cook line entrance.

#12Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 74F at front counter.

#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled both microwaves at cook line have accumulation of black substance.

#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door soiled with pink mold like substance buildup. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler located at cook line soiled. Observed ice bin filters soiled with dust accumulation. Observed paper towel dispenser with dust buildup located at handwash sink at cook line soiled. Observed grease accumulation on hood system. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located next to the hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink.

#17Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all along the walk in cooler and dishwashing and storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 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.