DENNYS
18600 NW 67TH AVE, Miami FL 33015
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the wall by dishwasher machine.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in hot water at 122°F located at the front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand sink located at the cook line.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Due to batteries issues
Aug 20, 2025□ 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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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on the wall at dishwasher machine area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chorizo (63F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding)in cold holding drawers underneath of cook line for more than 4 hours as per operator. Also observed hot holding box mashed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); sausage (112F - Hot Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chorizo (63F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding)in cold holding drawers underneath of cook line for more than 4 hours as per operator. Also observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); Beef (62F - Cold Holding);underneath of cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator replaced the food items in another cold holding unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot holding box mashed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); sausage (112F - Hot Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the end of the cook line. Paper towel was replaced during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Microwave interior rusted located at the beverage station.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers reach in cooler unable to keep the food items under 41°F. Food items storage chorizo (63F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); ham (58F - Cold Holding); Beef (62F - Cold Holding);underneath of cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator replaced the food items in another cold holding unit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind the reach cooler at the cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside yellow bucket.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the wall by dishwasher machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (117F - Hot Holding); Mac n Chz(122F - Hot Holding) in hot holding box for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 6 employees working at the same time with no food manager certificate present.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Due to batteries issues.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at the front line.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in hot water at 84°F. Operator placed on the stove.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covered, hand sink soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand sink.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); cheese (47°F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator removed the food items to another reach in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor and on top of preparation table by the grilled. Operator properly stored.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink located at the cook line. Operator check the tube connection, recheck no standing water observed.
Sep 29, 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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Ceiling tile missing. By dishwasher machine area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the preparation line located at the front station.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
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.