DENNYS LATIN CAFE
99610 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bun inside nonfood-grade bags inside walk in cooler. Operator removed buns from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tequenos inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (51F – Cold Holding); Cuban sandwich (49F – Cold Holding); shredded Swiss (46F – Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (45F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator door has been constantly open during rush hour, for less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (96F – Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per operator for less than an hr. Operator placed inside oven for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed. Observed employee squeezing out rag in hand sink at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles with degreaser not labeled. Operator started to label bottles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on prep table. **Warning**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking water while cutting pork. Discussed with employee and operator correct steps. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting pork without hair restraint. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle kitchen. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside sugar container er at front counter. Observed inside beans container at kitchen area. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.