DENNY'S 8015
5710 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954.642.0909
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In triple sink area on wall, observed one live roach. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024048123 | Jul 19, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2022035475 | Jul 12, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages hot held at 122F on cook line. Per operator, sausages have been hot held for 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat sausages to 195F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Turbo Air gaskets at cook line in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area due to water leaking from the ceiling.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed seven small flying insects in mop sink room
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In triple sink area on wall, observed one live roach. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone directly over cold table next to microwave in kitchen. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer container of French fries left uncovered. Operator covered
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy drawer under grill; Canadian bacon (45F - Cold Holding). Food in unit not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food above fill line. Operator repositioned food to sit properly in unit for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For raw shell eggs at cook line, no time mark.
Stored food not covered. Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Operator covered
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line, floor soiled with food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, reach in coolers soiled with food debris
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cold table by stove; raw shell eggs (71F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portion or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator placed bags of ice on top of food item. Provided and explained Time as Public Health Control document.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over cook line (right side) soiled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1)In walk in freezer, ice build up behind fan unit. 2)In reach in freezer, Ice build up.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler, no working ambient air thermometer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In cook line by trash can, food debris on floor.
Jul 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on vent above dish washing machine
Jul 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 1 small fly in kitchen, landed on cold table. Operator killed and cleaned area. 2 small flies in triple sink area, not landing on anything
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed containers of pancakes unable to cool down in time due to being covered.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of dust on vent above dish washing machine
Jun 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed at cook line- employee grabbed trash bin then put gloves on without hand wash - proceeded to plate food. Advised operator, employee performed proper handwashing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in kitchen landing on inspector. Additionally one small flying insect in dishwasher area. Operator killed small flying insects- operator clean and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in drawer; ham (46F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepared or portioned today. As per operator items held out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler for quick chill.
Grease and food debris on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by expo window deeper well with utensils in water at 126F.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies on storage room wall and ceiling away from kitchen 2 flies landing on coffee station shelf in dining room 1 Fly at dish ware washing station landing at entry door. room next kitchen. 1 Fly flying in storage room not landing in room away from kitchen Operator killed 6 and sanitized area. repeat
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right bottom cooler : liquid yogurt 47F, whipping cream 47F. In unit over 4 hours. See stop sale. Foods not prepared today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right bottom cooler : liquid yogurt 47F, whipping cream 47F. In unit over 4 hours. Foods not prepared today. See stop sale. Repeat
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill Pork Sausage(114-137F - Hot Holding) on cooking grill. Observed food overstock above rim line. In unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved to steam table to reheat.
1 Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured in dry storage room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2021 Licensed posted. Operator printed and posted license 2024.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen at grill.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect flying from bananas in wait area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 cracked eggs at cook line. See stop sale.
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. Observed one employee hired since April 2023 without food safety training.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.Observed heavy lime scale build up in dish washing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed an accumulation of black mold like substance on vents throughout kitchen area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a bottle of employee water being stored in reach in cooler at wait station not identified. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's food container stored in walk-in cooler next to food items used for the establishment. Operator removed and stored in an approved employee storage location.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - Observed food container not stored in a manner that allowed for proper air drying. Operator moved to be properly air dried.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed turbo air reach in freezer on cook line with gasket in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in turbo air reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue build up in the interior of La Grande Electronics microwave. Operator informed employee to clean unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed various food items in turbo air freezer not frozen solid due to gasket being in disrepair.
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