DENNY'S RESTAURANT
2710 N ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw salmon on reach in cooler at cook line.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves when changing tasks at cook line, coached employee on proper procedures.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (52F – Cold Holding); cubed ham (52F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (49F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler next to stove, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee closed lid to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed portioned cooked brisket on reach in cooler at cook line not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at cook line.
Basic 13
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler not working at cook line.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
10-23-4Basic – In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed next to ice cream cooler, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 89° next to toaster. Operator removed during inspection.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on fryers at cook line. Also observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior on units at cook line. Also observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on 2 units at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked turkey not covered o shelves at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at walk in freezer.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:13 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.