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DENNYS REST 9589

5000 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406662
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8554514
DBPR license1600796

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect by kitchen office. 1 small flying insect on wall by utensil storage area in kitchen. 19 small flying insects on walls in customer dining area. Did not observe flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. Operator began exterminating and removing small flying insects during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. All cook line cold holding units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater and under shelving in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave above juice dispenser soiled with food residue inside and outside of microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Front counter ice cream not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Griddle on wood pallet in storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.