DENNY'S #8692
1290 N UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954.642.0909
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects. 1 fly in dining room not landing 1 in storage room not landing 1 in dish area not landing
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024043642 | Jul 8, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Containers of rehydrated hash browns in walk in cooler not properly separated by 1 inch per manufacture instructions. Manager rearranged to provide space between cartons.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling with small hole by air vent in dish area.
Jul 2, 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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In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice bucket by machine not inverted. Manager inverted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans in dry storage stored upright. Manager inverted.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cookline wearing wristband. Employee removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe leaking at dish room hand sink.
Jul 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects. 1 fly in dining room not landing 1 in storage room not landing 1 in dish area not landing
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two drawer cooler at cookline: observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes. Operator stored properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cookline drawer cooler At 9:55am Tcs Pancake mix 46 F. Per operator, cooling for more than 5 hours. Observed mix cooling covered in a dip container. See Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station two door cooler: milk (50F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (50F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 4 hours. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to another cooler to quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reach in cooler at steam table in kitchen: At 9:55am Tcs Pancake mix 46 F. Per operator, ambient cooling for more than 5 hours. Observed mix cooling covered in a dip container. See Stop sale.
1 Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cookline.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen area from floors being cleaned earlier
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. At cookline: 1.drawers in disrepair at fryer station 2.Reach in cooler out of service at wait station 3. Reach in cooler out of service across flat top in kitchen
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) in 4 drawer cooler under flat grill in cook line. Per operator, raw fish pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed on ice to quick chill. At the end of inspection raw fish at 43F.
Drips from condensation or splash falling onto floor from ac vents at front counter and next to walk in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Entrance of cook line under mats next to flat grill 2. Next to hot box at the end of cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer in cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under fryer in cook line soiled.
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cold holding unit across flat grill in cook line, (Cheese 51F cold holding) Egg white (51F cold holding )Garlic spread (52F cold holding ), Cooked Onion (51F cold holding ) foods held inside unit under 4 hours ago. Cook moved foods to walk in cooler to quick chill. * corrective action taken* 2. Two drawer reach in cooler opposite fryer in cook line raw chicken (45F cold holding ); raw steaks (55F cold holding) held in cooler less than 4 hours ago, operator placed foods on ice to quick chill. Observed Cooler door was not close all the way and cold air escaping. Foods not prepped or portioned today.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pancake batter at 920am ambient 52F cooling since 8am to 50F @10:30 in reach in cooler in cook line. Food cooling covered, at this rate cooling will not be met. Operator uncovered and placed pancake batter in walk in freezer.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils at the front counters in water 120F inside heated equipment. Equipment turned off at time of inspection, operator turned on equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Observed underneath table top in cook line where flat grills and cooking equipment are stored.
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