DENNY'S
West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed upright reach in freezer in disrepair, no TCS food was stored in this unit, unit located at cook line next to the prep sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerated Reach in freezer drawer gasket torn, unit located at cook line next to the flat grill. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler Strip Door Curtain has slime like buildup. Observed exterior of ice machine has slime like substance around the motor and filter frame.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on the drain broad of the prep cooler located t cook line ham, raw steam thawing at room temperature.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on proper thermometer calibration methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 120F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), cook stated food was placed in unit for about an hour, cook removed food to another cooler to rapidly cool down. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill at cook line ham (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in cooler about 3 hours, manager removed food from unit and transferred it to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in unit for about 2 hours, cook decided to to discard tomatoes and transferred the rest of the food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed during the callback instruction the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill raw beef patty 43, raw beef 43F. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white 48F, 46F. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station cheese 48F. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe several reach in coolers in the cook line not keeping food cold at proper temperature stipulated by the food code. Manager was aware of situation and called refrigeration technician. Refrigerated drawers under flat grill at cook line, prep cooler at sandwich station and upright cooler by the prep sink at cook line all cooler temperatures appropriate over 49 to 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on the upright reach in cooler by the prep sink at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. under counter reach-in-cooler, located at cook line by the hand wash sink interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), cook stated food was placed in unit for about an hour, cook removed food to another cooler to rapidly cool down. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill at cook line ham (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in cooler about 3 hours, manager removed food from unit and transferred it to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in unit for about 2 hours, cook decided to to discard tomatoes and transferred the rest of the food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed during the callback instruction the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill raw beef patty 43, raw beef 43F. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white 48F, 46F. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station cheese 48F. Admin Complaint
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at cook line. Manager fixed dispenser on site. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe several reach in coolers in the cook line not keeping food cold at proper temperature stipulated by the food code. Manager was aware of situation and called refrigeration technician. Refrigerated drawers under flat grill at cook line, prep cooler at sandwich station and upright cooler by the prep sink at cook line all cooler temperatures appropriate over 49 to 50F. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on the upright reach in cooler by the prep sink at cook line. Warning
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed AC fan at walk in freezer dripping water over boxes of food stored directly under the unit, boxes of were vacuumed sealed, no contamination was observed. Instructed manager to remove all food products from underneath of AC fan and all around water condensation is falling. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed paper towels dispenser exterior soiled. Observed shelf holding microwave at cook line with dirt and dust accumulation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. under counter reach-in-cooler, located at cook line by the hand wash sink interior soiled. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of under counter reach-in-cooler, located at cook line by the hand wash sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), cook stated food was placed in unit for about an hour, cook removed food to another cooler to rapidly cool down. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill at cook line ham (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in cooler about 3 hours, manager removed food from unit and transferred it to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in unit for about 2 hours, cook decided to to discard tomatoes and transferred the rest of the food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at cook line. Manager fixed dispenser on site. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled and ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled by cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed manager on proper method and he did it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle soiled, in the upright reach in freezer in front of the fryers. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 120F Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave in the cook line interior soiled. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerated drawers gaskets soiled, unit located under the preparation table next to the fryer, observed surface with grease accumulation under the steam table in the cook line, Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the salad station Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located by the flat grill observed polled eggs (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee added ice to cool down quickly, observed in the refrigerated drawers under the flat grill sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee transferred food items to another working cooler, observed in the cooling unit in front of the flat grill sautéed vegetables (55F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee removed food item and transferred it to another unit to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).