DENNY'S OF 36TH ST 7459
7411 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33166 · 561.988.2036
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 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
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
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 interior of oven soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease accumulated on microwave door handle in kitchen. Operator cleaned handle.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic round base box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled tongs stored on hood pipes in kitchen.
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 reach in cooler inside cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under soda machine inside dry storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulated grease on floor by deep fryers. Also, observed grease accumulated on floor inside mop room.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing grout inside kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout inside kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets. Also, observed soiled hot box surface inside kitchen. Besides, observed grease accumulated on pipes by deep fryers.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Detected a bad odor around hand wash sink at the end of cook line.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice inside hand wash sink in ware washing area.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
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 reach in cooler inside kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice cream reach in freezer door broken.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout inside kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in standing water at 80°F in kitchen. Operator put the water to be reheated.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shields inside ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone by ice machine in back kitchen.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board inside kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout inside kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over blenders inside coffee area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield inside ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by hand wash sink in cook line. Also, observed soiled deep fryers exterior.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by hand wash sink in cook line. Also, observed accumulation of soil residues on Walk in cooler shelves.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket by clean plastic containers inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach freezer broken lid on by office.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated by and under cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles inside kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside ice creams reach in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over mixers inside coffee station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed pastas not covered inside reach in cooler by hand sink inside kitchen. Operator covered pastas.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and handling clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands inside kitchen. Employee was trained by Inspector how to proceed after cracking raw shell eggs. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed bag.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken lid on Ice creams reach in freezer by office.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Ice creams reach in freezer by office.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop and n standing water at 80°F on reach in freezer in back kitchen. Operator removed water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior inside kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside dry storage and ware washing areas.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned them. Also, observed soiled deep fryers in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of griddle inside kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chocolate powder not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled it.
Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Observed Flammables stored inside meter and water heater rooms.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.