DENNY'S OF OAKLAND PARK 7458
3151 POWERLINE RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 561.988.2036
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect flying around in dining area behind hostess station observed 15 live flying insects on wall in dining area next to service station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022056449 | Nov 21, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022028661 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2017056135 | Nov 6, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $300 |
| 2--2017029854 | Jun 1, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above cooked chicken wings 1 door reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2024 displayed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ware washing area shelving soiled
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use 2 drawer unit on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 1 door stainless reach in cooler on cook line
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard cooked eggs (47F - Cold Holding) per cook held in drawer over night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawers on cook line sliced ham (45-47F - Cold Holding); onions (38F - Cold Holding); sausage crumbles (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit not portion or prepared today per cook held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Cook placed ice bas on items. Observed hard cooked eggs (47F - Cold Holding) per cook held in drawer over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage links (118139F - Hot Holding) per cook held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Cook increased temperature of steam table.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hoses attached
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle inside container of blueberries on cook line. Employee removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage air on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed grape tomatoes stored over sliced red onions in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on cook line.
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Administrative 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. Observed raw salmon stored over macaroni and cheese not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line cooked beef (52-54F - Cold Holding); shredded bag cheese (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator voluntarily discarded beef and placed cheese in walk-in freezer for quick chill. Observed on front counter cream cheese icing pc (53F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter temperature 129F
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Delfield reach in cooler on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut strawberries (42F-49F - Cold Holding) in over stack container. Held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator divided into smaller containers.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached at mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.
Required employee training expired for all 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. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen onions and peppers vegetables on the floor in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line ext to cold station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage air on cook line
Stored food not covered. Observed in beverage air on cook line cooked meatballs and raw salmon not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef 37F being thawed in a pan of standing water. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries stored over diced and sliced onions in walk-in cooker.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor and on the floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 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 around in dining area behind hostess station observed 15 live flying insects on wall in dining area next to service station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle to dispense cut strawberries at wait station.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of grapefruit juice stored on the floor in the store room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor and on the floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 106 on flat top grill.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior top and sides of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle sanitizer stored in handwashing sink front counter. Operator removed
No soap provided at hand washing sink. Opposite dishwasher area and cook line. Operator provided.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish rack. Operator returned pan to be rewashed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup walk-in freezer behind compressor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sausage crumbles in drawer below flat top. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage Air on cook line
Jun 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor Ice buildup
Jun 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cubed potatoes (68F - Cold Holding) on cook line at room temperature. Per operator held for two hours. Not portioned or prep today. Operator voluntary discarded. Observed on cook line 4 drawers below burner stove cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (48F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler to chill
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor Ice buildup
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 132F and 129F at expo station. Operator discarded water replaced rechecked 155F and 155F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.at expo station.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator adjusted the sanitizer now at 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth and soapy water in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacles in women's bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer an open bag of mozzarella sticks. Operator closed bag.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing sanitizer solution less than 50ppm. Operator changed the sanitation solution. Retested at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over milk in walk-in freezer. Operator relocate raw ground beef and stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:13AM, liquid eggs cold holding at 47F. Per operator, eggs placed in unit at 9:15 AM. Advised operator to place on ice pack or in walk-in freezer to quick chill. At 11AM, liquid egg temped out at 37F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no additional vacuum breaker added at mop sink where splitter added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 10:15, Pico stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator pico was made at 9:15 the previous day. Pico has been held for over 25 hours without date marking.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee's drink stored on prep table. Operator relocate drinks
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tile in front of grill area at cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup in microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of heavy food debris buildup on cooking equipment at cook line.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at cook-line areas.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to eliminate contamination. Operator placed filters in a bag.
Stored food not covered. Observed bag of pancake mix stored on preparation table not covered. Operator removed and covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over milk in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly
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.