DENNY REST 9596
DENNY REST 9596 has 7 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
12000 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13603668
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no drop ceiling in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no drop ceiling in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents through out kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed soiled vents through out kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the inside of microwave soiled across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed the inside of microwave soiled across from cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on left side of cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no hood drip tray on left side of cook line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in cook line and walk in freezer unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in cook line and walk in freezer unit. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease throughout kitchen and back area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed accumulation of grease throughout kitchen and back area. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet in two compartment sink in prep area to the left of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed leaking faucet in two compartment sink in prep area to the left of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467204
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no drop ceiling in dry storage area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents through out kitchen area.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed flat top scrapper stored on floors below oven at cook line. Operator removed scrapper from floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food debris on floors throughout kitchen and back area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the inside of microwave soiled across from cook line.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on left side of cook line. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in cook line and walk in freezer unit.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean container above three compartment sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease throughout kitchen and back area.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet in two compartment sink in prep area to the left of walk in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter and egg white (51F - Cold Holding); liquid egg mix (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the right of the cook line, as per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded item.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter and egg white (51F - Cold Holding); liquid egg mix (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the right of the cook line, as per operator more than 4 hours.
- 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. Manager unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Inspection Date: 7/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10891866
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles to reach in cooler drawers soiled with food residue.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner on prep table across from cook line. Operator store plates correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack across from dishwashing area. Operator began drying during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream not covered in reach in freezer at front counter. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/22/2025
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front counter in container of croutons.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler under the griddle.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates on shelf in kitchen not inverted or stored in a protected manner.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed across from three compartment sink.
- 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 at front counter in container of croutons.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice at front counter not covered. Also observed mac and cheese not covered at hotbox in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust and grease buildup at order display screen in kitchen.
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 8 cut tomatoes with mold-like growth in walk in cooler. Operator segregated container to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 pork sausage link (125F - Hot Holding) at warmer in kitchen area. As per operator for less than one hour. Advised operator to increase heat to reheat for hot holding.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster at front counter soiled with food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Inspection Date: 8/16/2024
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach one freezer next to walk in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at both microwaves at kitchen cook line. Operator cleaned interior of microwaves during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets throughout kitchen and cook line soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers and freezers at cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line reach in cooler a container of pancake batter not covered.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen at cook line.
- 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 in walk in freezer pre-portioned bags of cooked beef tips not date marked with preparation date. Operator placed date label onto items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8490502
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Inspection Date: 8/31/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378023
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★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
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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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