DENNYS LATIN CAFE
99610 OVERSEAS HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 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. Observe on ground coffee container at front counter, employee removed during inspection.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal drink on shelves at walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe across dishwasher machine.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe on preparation table at kitchen area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe prep sandwiches next to raw shell eggs on reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe white rice (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe white rice (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe plantains (127F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe chlorine spray bottle not identified at front counter, employee identified bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5: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
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked steak container not covered inside reaching cooler by preparation table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by flat grill. Repeat Violation
- 08A-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
- 03A-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
- 12A-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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored inside HWS at front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-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
- 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 cooked ground beef and cooked shredded beef not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 cooked pork containers not covered inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork( frozen) on 3 compartment sink, employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at kitchen area.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at preparation area. As per employee food was on table during lunch time. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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 cooked steak and cooked rice not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified next to dishwasher machine. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
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 1/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a lard container stored on floor under oven in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 raw beans container at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Also at the front counter. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) at the front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding ); rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per Manager less than 3 hours, food was uncovered and moved to walk in freezer to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in coffee machine at the front counter. Warning
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no date of birth on training cards. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).