DENNYS
11350 NW 41 STREET, Miami FL 33178 · 305-436-5522
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (127F - Hot Holding) Scrambled eggs 127F Hold Holding at steam table. As per manager, products placed at steam table less than 3 hours prior. Advised manger to reheat products to 165F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell egg and then touched clean single service tray. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with cook. Cook washed hands.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (127F - Hot Holding) Scrambled eggs 127F Hold Holding at steam table. As per manager, products placed at steam table less than 3 hours prior. Advised manger to reheat products to 165F.
Observed unwashed cilantro stored over washed lemons at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (56F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. Per the operator, the food was kept on the line for less than 3 hours, manager removed and returned to the walk-in cooler.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed at mop sink room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink cup on top of prep table located next to cold table holding. Manager removed item.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution bucket at 0 ppm. Operator discarded and replenished solution with quaternary ammonium solution. Final reading, 200ppm.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at service window engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch and bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at standing reach in freezer at cook line.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sides of flattop griddle soiled with grease debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle at reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vent at cook line soiled with mold like substance.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a server engaging in food service wearing a watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation without proper hair restraint. Employee placed hat on during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a metal pen at drying rack next to where washing area, wet nesting manager placed in dish area to have the container washed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at walk in freezer in poor repair.
Reach-in cooler/ Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler next to flattop griddle at cook line soiled with debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup located in the kitchen line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves with rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at warewashing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer near cooling unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler door soiled across from flat grill at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at wall at entrance to cook line.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Upon arrival to handwashing sink located near kitchen cookline, paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towel. Employee adjusted paper towel located within dispenser, to properly dispense.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1, 2022 posted at kitchen office.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located at warewashing area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris located across from kitchen cookline. Employee cleaned microwave at time of inspection.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license dated October 1, 2022.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flax seeds and cinnamon not properly identified, located near cookline. Manager properly labeled each container.
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.