Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DENNYS REST 9598

401 SE 1 AVE · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3437454
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726480
DBPR license2326240

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored on top of ice cream in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hashbrown Potatoes (68F – ambient ) and Beef (45F – ambient) and Cut Lettuce (57F – Cold Holding). As per operator, it was prepared previous day. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hashbrown Potatoes (68F – ambient ) and Beef (45F – ambient) and Cut Lettuce (57F – Cold Holding). As per operator, it was prepared previous day. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 3 carton of Hashbrown potatoes in RIC at cook line not date marked. As per operator they were placed today around 10:00 AM. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster at cook line soiled with old food debris and grease. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located at the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed four grooved brown cutting boards located across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee at the cook line not wearing a beard guard **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout located near cook line and kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed accumulation of grease right around grease receptacle located outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage area near soda dispensing machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observe a lot of grease throughout front line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with old food debris and grease. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at cook line. observed gaskets of RIC soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves located in the dessert reach in cooler with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service utensils not inverted at servers station. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall located next to cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

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