DENNY'S RESTAURANT #8698
1150 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables FL 33146 · 954.599.3331
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed throughout kitchen area approximately 9+ live small flying insects found flying and landing on walls and shelves at cook line, at dry storage area, at entrance of kitchen and next to ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2026034472 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed for cook line paper towel dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at walk in cooler in a container if chocolate chips. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line floors.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled along cook line area.
Jul 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed throughout kitchen area approximately 9+ live small flying insects found flying and landing on walls and shelves at cook line, at dry storage area, at entrance of kitchen and next to ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed for cook line paper towel dispenser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at walk in cooler in a container if chocolate chips. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line floors.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep tables and stove burners soiled with grease and food build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout at cook line reach in coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for hot dog boxes stored under ceiling vent. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer box of cinnamon balls stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed 1 cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled along cook line area.
May 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Observed counters and stove grids at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up.
May 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling.
Dead flying insects on premises. Observed at lobby of establishment along all windows approximately 25+ dead flying insects on window sills/ledge of interior windows. Observed at cook line hood filter system, approximately 15+ dead flying insects attached to hood system.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen prep area and dry storage area behind shelves and fixed equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Observed counters and stove grids at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter salad station bowls and plates not stored inverted from over head.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout cook line and dish washing area. Operator began to clean.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen prep area and dry storage area behind shelves and fixed equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counters and stove grids at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Observed for pancake batter mix at cook line coolers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at entrance of cook line hand sink faucet leaking.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counters at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at cook line hand sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed for pancake batter mix and hollandaise sauce at cook line coolers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up.
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at prep line of kitchen used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at lobby/ dining area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under tables in lobby/ dining area old food debris and residue.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed lobby lighting soiled with dust build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored on top of pasteurized bagged liquid eggs. Operator removed and stored shelled eggs in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of raw mushrooms at cook line. Operator removed and stored upright.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all ranch in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line and walk in cooler, chicken patties stored in thank you to go bags.
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. Observed at reach in cooler below cook line salmon (47F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler below cook line salmon (47F - Cold Holding). As per cook since last night. Chef removed and discarded salmon.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed in one microwave a cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed areas under prep table and grill soiled with old food debris not cleaned. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler under salad station at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty plates then removed gloves washed hands without soap then handled clean plates.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed unit at the front counter used as a dump sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Wesley J, Jesus D, Porsha B,Darling B,Dulce Caso as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris,drawer units.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean sanitized utensils without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above liquid pasteurized eggs located in the reach in cooler,cookline.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: raw chicken breast,as per operator from yesterday. (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: sliced ham,as per operator about 2 hours ago. (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hrs ago. Operator placed in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Walk-in cooler: raw chicken breast,as per operator from yesterday. (51F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the hose bibb by the entrance to the walk-in cooler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in the employee area, throughout kitchen, soiled with black mold like substance.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the women's bathroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, drawer units below fryers. Observed prep sink by cookline soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust, walk-in cooler.
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