Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DENNYS LATIN CAFE

99610 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3467929
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778926
DBPR license5401911

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak on reach in cooler by preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands on 3 compartment sink at front counter.

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored inside HWS at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked ground beef container not date marked inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and cooked shredded beef not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and keys on shelves above preparation table at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked steak container not covered inside reaching cooler by preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by flat grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.