DENNY'S RESTAURANT #8698
1150 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of raw mushrooms at cook line. Operator removed and stored upright. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all ranch in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored on top of pasteurized bagged liquid eggs. Operator removed and stored shelled eggs in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed areas under prep table and grill soiled with old food debris not cleaned. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler under salad station at cook line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook line soiled with grease build up.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line and walk in cooler, chicken patties stored in thank you to go bags.
- 01B-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 at reach in cooler below cook line salmon (47F - Cold Holding).
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler below cook line salmon (47F - Cold Holding). As per cook since last night. Chef removed and discarded salmon. Corrected On-Site
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed in one microwave a cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris,drawer units. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty plates then removed gloves washed hands without soap then handled clean plates . Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed unit at the front counter used as a dump sink. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Wesley J, Jesus D, Porsha B,Darling B,Dulce Caso as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the ware washing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in the employee area, throughout kitchen, soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the women's bathroom. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, drawer units below fryers. Observed prep sink by cookline soiled . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust, walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean sanitized utensils without washing hands. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above liquid pasteurized eggs located in the reach in cooler,cookline. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: raw chicken breast ,as per operator from yesterday. (51F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: sliced ham ,as per operator about 2 hours ago. (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hrs ago. Operator placed in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Walk-in cooler: raw chicken breast ,as per operator from yesterday. (51F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the hose bibb by the entrance to the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Monday:Open 24 hours
Tuesday:Open 24 hours
Wednesday:Open 24 hours
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
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