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 dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3735318
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13773811
DBPR license5428328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter (44F-Cold Holding ) inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored inside walk in freezer – 2nd pancake batter (41F- Cold Holding ) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men bathroom (private stall). Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser inside men bathroom in despair. Manager removed dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach on cooler door handles soiled with food debris and grease at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed inside women's bathroom.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors in despair at cook line.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at cook line. Manager moped dried during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-34-4

Basic – Interior of walk in cooler ceiling with rust that has pitted the surface.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food and standing water. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket . Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top prep table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.