DENNY REST 9593
8503 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed excessive standing water on floor throughout the dishwashing area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment and in walk in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave accumulated with grease/food debris.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed multiple lights missing proper shield/covering throughout establishment.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled paper towel dispenser at handwash sink near cook line. Observed kitchen equipment soiled. Observed multiple microwaves soiled. Observed soiled cabinets in prep area next to front register. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind prep station in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking in multiple hand wash sinks.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor throughout the entire back of house.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine on counter in the coffee station area.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee failing to wash hands before using gloves.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed drain line draining into handwash sink near coffee bar area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster accumulated with soil/grease like substance.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser in the front, to the right of the cashier not operating.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At cook line area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At cook line area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler at cook line by the hand wash sink. Observed grease and dirt buildup underneath the prep sink at cook line. Observed refrigerated drawers gasket soiled, located under the steam table at cook line. Observed old food debris buildup under microwave stored on a small shelf, located above the steam table at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Observed buildup of food debris underneath equipment at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the hand sink at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Observed wall soiled by the hand sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at walk in freezer and underneath equipment at cook line.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holster soiled near ice machine. Manager took item to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of preparation coolers and cooler drawers soiled with old food debris at cook line.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at cook line near steam table. 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. Observed cooked eggs (119F - Hot team table. As per manager, less than hour. Manager removed product from double pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer handle soiled, located by the hand wash sink at cook line. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At cook line area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small oven toast interior soiled, located by the hand sink at cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler at cook line by the hand wash sink. Observed grease and dirt buildup underneath the prep sink at cook line. Observed refrigerated drawers gasket soiled, located under the steam table at cook line. Observed old food debris buildup under microwave stored on a small shelf, located above the steam table at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located by the hand wash sink at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the prep table near the hot box at cook line. Employee removed it and placed it on the bottom of the prep table at cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the hand sink at cook line. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution 0 ppm. 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. Employees Maritza Gonzalez, Marlin Zoniga. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
16
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 vent with mold like substance by the walk-in cooler.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at walk-in freezer.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the cook line.
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed beef patties boxes and nachos mix stored under dripping water from refrigerator system of walk in cooler. Manager removed the products. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under the refrigerator system. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease, debris under cooking equipment kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manger closed the dumpster.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler drawers soiled at cook line.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed fruits stored over pico de gallo at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the pico de gallo. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet dishwasher area.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs and then touched clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager was informed that the employee needs to wash hands after cracking eggs. Employee washed his hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hashbrown potatoes (50 -49 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler labeled 06-22-2024. Manager segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hashbrown potatoes (50 -49 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler labeled 06-22-2024. And pooled eggs (46 F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per the manager for less than two hours. Manager cover the products to improve the temperature. Manager segregated the product hasbrow to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket at cutting board next flat top. Manager relocated the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/26/2024 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handle at cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at door leading to roof near walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer drawers at cook line.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Manager inverted items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).