DENNYS LATIN CAFE
99610 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo FL 33037 · 305-451-3665
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw oxtail stored above raw shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bun inside nonfood-grade bags inside walk in cooler. Operator removed buns from bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tequenos inside walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (51F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwich (49F - Cold Holding); shredded Swiss (46F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at prep area. As per operator door has been constantly open during rush hour, for less than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (96F - Hot Holding) inside steam table. As per operator for less than an hr. Operator placed inside oven for reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand sink at front counter. Operator removed. Observed employee squeezing out rag in hand sink at kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 3 spray bottles with degreaser not labeled. Operator started to label bottles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board on prep table.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drinking water while cutting pork. Discussed with employee and operator correct steps.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting pork without hair restraint.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside sugar container er at front counter. Observed inside beans container at kitchen area. Operator placed handle upwards.
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked sausages on shelves at walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw oxtail stored above raw shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding) dated 03/12 in standing unit across preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding) dated 03/12 in standing unit across preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date on shelves at walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside seasoning container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease accumulated under fryer ps and flat grill at kitchen area. Also under equipment throughout kitchen.
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 sugar container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered at walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oxtails stored above cooked pork on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw oxtails stored above raw fish fillets on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers at walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall behind toaster at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler, employee covered food during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef (frozen) at kitchen area, employee moved ground beef to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and front counter.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe prep sandwiches next to raw shell eggs on reach in cooler at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe white rice (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe white rice (47F - Cold Holding) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe plantains (127F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe chlorine spray bottle not identified at front counter, employee identified bottle during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe on ground coffee container at front counter, employee removed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal drink on shelves at walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe across dishwasher machine.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe on preparation table at kitchen area.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak on reach in cooler by preparation table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee moved food to walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands on 3 compartment sink at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored inside HWS at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked ground beef container not date marked inside walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and cooked shredded beef not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and keys on shelves above preparation table at kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked steak container not covered inside reaching cooler by preparation table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by flat grill.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at preparation area. As per employee food was on table during lunch time.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak and cooked rice not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee from previous day.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified next to dishwasher machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 cooked pork containers not covered inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork( frozen) on 3 compartment sink, employee moved to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several WC at kitchen area.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) at the front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding ); rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per Manager less than 3 hours, food was uncovered and moved to walk in freezer to cool down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in coffee machine at the front counter.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no date of birth on training cards.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed a lard container stored on floor under oven in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
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 raw beans container at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area. Also at the front counter.
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.