DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

DENNY'S OF OAKLAND PARK 7458

Powerline Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882406

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen onions and peppers vegetables on the floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line ext to cold station.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage air on cook line
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in beverage air on cook line cooked meatballs and raw salmon not covered.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef 37F being thawed in a pan of standing water. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries stored over diced and sliced onions in walk-in cooker.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut strawberries (42F-49F - Cold Holding) in over stack container. Held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator divided into smaller containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached at mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor and on the floor in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle to dispense cut strawberries at wait station.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of grapefruit juice stored on the floor in the store room.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor and on the floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 106 on flat top grill.
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior top and sides of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect flying around in dining area behind hostess station observed 15 live flying insects on wall in dining area next to service station. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish rack. Operator returned pan to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup walk-in freezer behind compressor.
  • 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 handle in contact with sausage crumbles in drawer below flat top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage Air on cook line
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle sanitizer stored in handwashing sink front counter. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at hand washing sink. Opposite dishwasher area and cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8702090

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor Ice buildup Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8700869

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor Ice buildup Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 132F and 129F at expo station. Operator discarded water replaced rechecked 155F and 155F Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.at expo station. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cubed potatoes (68F - Cold Holding) on cook line at room temperature. Per operator held for two hours. Not portioned or prep today. Operator voluntary discarded. Observed on cook line 4 drawers below burner stove cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (48F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544019

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacles in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer an open bag of mozzarella sticks. Operator closed bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator adjusted the sanitizer now at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth and soapy water in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341297

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee's drink stored on prep table. Operator relocate drinks Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tile in front of grill area at cookline.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup in microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of heavy food debris buildup on cooking equipment at cook line.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at cook-line areas.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to eliminate contamination. Operator placed filters in a bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bag of pancake mix stored on preparation table not covered. Operator removed and covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over milk in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing sanitizer solution less than 50ppm. Operator changed the sanitation solution. Retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over milk in walk-in freezer. Operator relocate raw ground beef and stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:13AM, liquid eggs cold holding at 47F. Per operator, eggs placed in unit at 9:15 AM. Advised operator to place on ice pack or in walk-in freezer to quick chill. At 11AM, liquid egg temped out at 37F. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no additional vacuum breaker added at mop sink where splitter added.
  • 02C-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 at 10:15, Pico stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator pico was made at 9:15 the previous day. Pico has been held for over 25 hours without date marking.