DENNY'S REST
300 CIVIC CENTER WAY, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.793.7050
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. No time mark for raw shell eggs at cookline- operator provided for remaining 2 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022053458 | Sep 15, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2019062370 | Dec 4, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter, bottles of cleaner stored on counter where good is being prepped. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line, equipment door handles soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter, employee purse stored on shelf with clean glasses. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, underneath grill soiled with grease and good debris. At cook line, exterior of microwaves soiled with food debris.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, cooler drawers have accumulation of old food debris and soil residues.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into reach in cooler to quick chill.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line, ticket box heavily soiled with food debris/grease.
Nov 3, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cook line area- pooled eggs 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area near ice cream station- bottle of soap stored over packets of sugar.- operator removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter area- In-use utensil stored in standing water at 118F- operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line area- in use bananas with stickers still attached- operator removed stickers and washed properly.
Jan 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. At reach in cooler by cookline- shredded cheese 50F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50-53F- cold holding, vanilla cream 50-53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- pancake batter 50F at 9:40 AM ( cooling since 10:40PM)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- shredded cheese 50F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50-53F- cold holding, vanilla cream 50-53F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler by cookline- pancake batter 50F at 9:40 AM ( cooling since 10:40PM)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline - in use avocados with stickers atttached- educated operator- employee removed.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door exit blocked by trash can and cardboard boxes- operator removed.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. No time mark for raw shell eggs at cookline- operator provided for remaining 2 hours.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline prep counter in use bananas with stickers attached - educated operator - operator removed and washed properly.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. At dishmachine area dishwasher touched soiled dishes then proceeded to handled bags of sliced bread. Educated the operator, employee washed their hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance-at cookline area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed signs, operator printed and posted.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line, in use avocados with stickers attached-operator removed and washed properly.
Sep 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food ( muffins and Canadian bacon) and/or clean equipment or utensils ( spatula, plates)without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored above cooked rice Observed raw chicken stored above French fries Both inside reach in freezer on cook line. Observed raw burgers stored above cheese sticks inside walk-in freezer. All non commercially packaged. Operator stored properly
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a container with chicken tenders full of frozen water from the condensation inside reach in freezer under Fryer station. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed double pan with pumpkin pancakes batter at 9:19am(48°F cooling since 6:30am, rechecked at 9:55am same temperature. Operator removed extra pan and moved product to inside of reach in cooler. Rechecked again at 9:53am (48°F cooling). Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler under flat top grill an small container with diced tomatoes 46°F cold Holding, per operator product stored over 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler under flat top grill an small container with diced tomatoes 46°F cold Holding, per operator product stored over 4 hours. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop Sale
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. Observed raw shell eggs with no time mark on cook line. Per operator product stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator timed marked product for the remaining time of 3 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deep container with Cooked sausage 115°F hot Holding seating on flat top grill. Per operator product was reheated on oven approximately 2 hours ago and place on hot Holding. Operator decided to use time control. Operator added to time control list and marked product.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed double pan with pumpkin pancakes batter at 9:19am(48°F cooling since 6:30am, rechecked at 9:55am same temperature. Operator removed extra pan and moved product to inside of reach in cooler. Rechecked again at 9:53am (48°F cooling). Product did not cool to 41°F within 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line with a lot of condensation
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