DENNY'S OF HOLLYWOOD 7457
404 S SR 7, Hollywood FL 33023 · 561.988.2036
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in chemicals storage room front of exit door away from the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,925
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025087001 | Dec 4, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2023057205 | Sep 27, 2023 | Jun 20, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2019059683 | Nov 22, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018003629 | Dec 26, 2017 | May 24, 2018 | $125 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of debris on most equipment door handles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on expo line, cook line, prep areas, etc.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of black, mold like grease on floors by most kitchen corners and walls.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup on equipment doors and hinges.
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Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed pooling from under bread cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in multiple locations throughout kitchen areas.
Dec 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water turned off in kitchen resulting in employees using only cold water to washed their hands. Manager turned water on during inspection. Employees washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw salmon stored above container of cooked potatoes in 4 doors Victory reach in freezer. Products not commercially packaged. Manager inverted.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in chemicals storage room front of exit door away from the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Sandwich Station-; Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. Manager add ice to quick chill. 2) Double Drawers under next to stove tops-; Cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Peppers (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager turned on during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead rodent present. 2 dead rodents in glue traps under shelf in chemicals storage room away from the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler under sandwich flip top in cook line.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked wiping cloth from the floor and proceeded to move clean pans from from cold station without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk stored in handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen. Cook removed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch.
Middle door of Traulsen Reach in cooler broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Bottom shelf of Small Ice cream reach in freezer soiled 2) Bottom shelf of Traulsen triple doors reach in cooler.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Server's Station-; Whipped Butter (42-54F). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved overfilled portion to walk in cooler to quick chill. 2) 2 Drawers under flat top-; Raw Beef Patties (47-48F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Door of small oven in kitchen is broken.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. 1) Hood soiled 2) under triple fryers soiled 3) Shelf under Steam table soiled 4) Bottom shelf of Beverage Air ice cream freezer soiled
Stored ice cream not covered in glass chest freezer. Manager covered during inspection.
Wall next to sandwich station in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowboy reach in cooler at server's station soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. In kitchen
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buckets of ice cream not covered. Manager covered during inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on mop bucket in next to dishwashing machine. Manager Hanged during inspection.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bag of raw burger stored above cases of ham and container of cooked beef in walk in freezer. Manager inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station-; Shredded cheese (48-50F - Cold Holding); Garlic Butter (47-48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (47-48F); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding)// Lower reach in-; Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on beard guard during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich station in cook line. Manager removed all items from reach in and stored pans in large containers with ice to quick chill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under sandwich station soiled with mold like substance.
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