Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DENNYS

19780 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33056

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3293338
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8168758
DBPR license2330325

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 24, 2022 11:34 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 31, 2022 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10+ live roaches crawling on the wall by the dish machine, 2 live roaches crawling from out the wall by the mop sink, 1 live roach crawling on the wall by the walk in cooler, and 1 live roach crawling on the wall by the deep freezer by the exit door. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food mangers certifications are expired. Manager Lisa Symonette (date unknown), and Manager Leroy Mccrow 01/25/17**Warning** **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 8 employees working with no current certified food service manager. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed debris in the three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed warewashing machine has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of warewashing machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the mop sink area.

#5Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead flies on a tray that stores bottles of mustard, ketchup, A1 sauce, hot sauce, carmel sauce, and syrup. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall by walk in cooler is soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.