DENNYS REST 9589
5000 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then picked up clean plate for another order with out first washing hands. Reviewed Handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Cook line Fryer- freezer drawer- raw chicken stored over ready to eat onion rings. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left side prep area Minute Maid orange juice nozzle visibly soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 5
12B-01-4Basic – Cook on cook-line eating while preparing food. Observed operator remove food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5Basic – Cook was drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded drink**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under Cookline- freezer drawer unit. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor and ceiling. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mac and cheese thawing in standing water. Reviewed proper thawing. Operator moved item to walk in to continue thawing process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.