DENNYS
19780 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33056 · 305.621.3468
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form, operator printed out.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022051792 | Oct 24, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to cleaned plate located underneath of preparation table, across the cook line. Operator removed it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) stored by the server station for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator placed item to walk in freezer and took out new tub.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoop stored in water at 117F at front line. Employee removed container to wash rinse and sanitize.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets under warmer soiled.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection 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 mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the mop sink area and warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler in front of the flat top.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, throughout the kitchen.
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); beef brisket (48F - Cold Holding); hollandaish sauce (49F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (57F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers for more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); beef brisket (48F - Cold Holding); hollandaish sauce (49F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (57F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers for more than 24 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, throughout the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior in the kitchen with food debris.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee picking up slice tomatoes and placing inside a container and placed on the cook line with no gloves on. Stop sale was issued.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed a cracked egg in a container. All raw shelled eggs were discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee picking up slice tomatoes and placing inside a container and placed on the cook line with no gloves on. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet cream (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) at the front counter reach in cooler 3 hours before inspection. Advise operator to place items under ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (133F - Hot Holding)stored on the steam table, operator reheated items to grits (183F - Reheating).
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice build up next to the walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the pancake reach in cooler and reach in cooler under the stove. Operator cleaned out.
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Leroy Mccrow 1/25/2017 with an expired certificate.
Aug 2, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Leroy Mccrow 1/25/2017 with an expired certificate.
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cantaloupe (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (56F - Cold Holding); spinach (56F - Cold Holding); whole grain rice (64F - Cold Holding); corn (62F - Cold Holding); veggie burgers (56F - Cold Holding); turkey (54F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); hash browns (57F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); steak (62F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (54F - Cold Holding) out for more than 4hours. Operator discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cantaloupe (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (56F - Cold Holding); spinach (56F - Cold Holding) out for more than 4 hours located in the front line server station. Observed whole grain rice (64F - Cold Holding); corn (62F - Cold Holding); veggie burgers (56F - Cold Holding); turkey (54F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); hash browns (57F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); steak (62F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (54F - Cold Holding) out for more than 4hours located in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator discard all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage (100F - Hot Holding); in the kitchen warmer for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated items to the correct temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of prep table. Operator placed on the bottom shelf.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form, operator printed out.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Leroy Mccrow 1/25/2017 with an expired certificate.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observe employee names Zafar Mehdi, Solomon Garcia, Anitria brown, George Morten, Waleed khan, Dayjah Peele with more than 60 days of being hired with no proof of employee training.
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. Emailed form, operator printed and signed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink not working properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the kitchen unable to keep food temperature under 41F, whole grain rice (64F - Cold Holding); corn (62F - Cold Holding); veggie burgers (56F - Cold Holding); turkey (54F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); hash browns (57F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (58F - Cold Holding); steak (62F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding); pork chorizo (51F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (51F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (54F - Cold Holding. Observed front line server station fridge unable to keep food under 41F cantaloupe (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (56F - Cold Holding); spinach (56F - Cold Holding). Operator called technician during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in Freezer in front of the ice machine with rusted shelves.
Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of the cook line.
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