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DENNY'S RESTAURANT #8698

Denny's Restaurant #8698 in Coral Gables has undergone 9 health inspections with a generally low average food safety rating of 2.6/5, indicating ongoing compliance challenges. The establishment shows a history of violations, including 10 high-priority, 6 intermediate, and 53 basic violations, with 12 violations occurring in the last 90 days, and a stable recent trend. Overall, the data suggest persistent safety concerns that warrant close monitoring and corrective action.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

1150 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33146
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/16/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13551745

Met Inspection Standards

12 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter salad station bowls and plates not stored inverted from over head.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout cook line and dish washing area. Operator began to clean. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen prep area and dry storage area behind shelves and fixed equipment.
  • 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 counters and stove grids at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants. 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 reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for pancake batter mix at cook line coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up. 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
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at entrance of cook line hand sink faucet leaking.

10/16/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10910985

Met Inspection Standards

11 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Repeat Violation
  • 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 counters at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants. 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 reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in cooler.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at cook line hand sink.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for pancake batter mix and hollandaise sauce at cook line coolers.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
  • 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

5/23/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10845157

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 9 basic

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at lobby/ dining area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under tables in lobby/ dining area old food debris and residue.
  • 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 hood filters soiled with grease build up. 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 reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed lobby lighting soiled with dust build up.
  • 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
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at prep line of kitchen used as dump sink with food remnants inside.

3/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 7 basic

  • 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

9/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

3 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 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.

6/13/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8648875

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

4/8/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8536219

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 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

1/12/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8536151

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8340082

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 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

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(1,537 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

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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