Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DENNY'S RESTAURANT

2710 N ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3694771
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13661947
DBPR license5428328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs and subsequently handled clean plates without proper hand washing. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipments door handles, throughout the kitchen areas.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler soiled, located at cooking line.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled, located at cooking line.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.

#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.