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DENNYS REST 9589

5000 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3616170
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10906292
DBPR license1600796

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Approximately 3 live, small flying insects found on dining area wall blocked off for public usage separate from kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat pancakes for a different customers order, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Minute maid juice dispenser on left side of front counter soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling shows water damage by ware washing area drying rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At drying rack by dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic10-03-4

Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -Front line expo station **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper covers. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
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.