DENNY'S
11701 W OKEECHOBEE BLVD, Hialeah FL 33018
Last inspected Feb 3, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
JUN 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerated Reach in freezer drawer gasket torn, unit located at cook line next to the flat grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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.
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.
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at cook line. Manager fixed dispenser on site.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on the upright reach in cooler by the prep sink at cook line.
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.
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 120F
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at cook line. Manager fixed dispenser on site.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on the upright reach in cooler by the prep sink at cook line.
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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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.
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.
Standing water in bottom of under counter reach-in-cooler, located at cook line by the hand wash sink.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled by cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers.
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 120F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave in the cook line interior soiled.
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,
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the salad station
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