DENNYS REST 5111
19313 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant preparing, serving, selling food and beverages to customers with an expired license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to the mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting by the dishwasher area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer door gaskets soiled at the cook line.
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was not able to answer minimum cooking temperature for eggs. He said 120°F and the right answer is 145°F.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for employees expired. Richard B 2/7/24,Ashley M 8/15/24, Gary G 8/18/24, Jamari S 12/03/24,Tiffany O 7/7/24, JudithS, 1/08/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 food inside the reach in freezer at the cook line not covered.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves are soiled with old debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk at the cooking line with accumulated grease.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee primed dishwasher Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant preparing, serving, selling food and beverages to customers with an expired license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee provided paper towel roll.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. By the hand sink, located at cooking line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy soiled floors, throughout the kitchen, dry storage, and walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler shelves and interiors soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 139F-145F) mint reaching a proper temperature.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a server wearing a bracelet while engaging in food service. Employee removed jewelry.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowl at ware washing area wet nesting. Employee separated bowls to air dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at batter cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler by preparation area soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across flattop at kitchen area soiled with mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by prep table at preparation area soiled with debris. Observed wall by handwashing sink at cook line soiled with debris. Observed wall by heat lamp at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink at front line on heat lamp. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at time of inspection a server wearing a bracelet while serving food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at wait station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the wall at ware washing area.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, located at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink located at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, cooler located next to the 4 burners at cook line.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); sauté onions (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); hashbrown (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding), as per chef and manager for less than 4 hours, employee removed all the food items snd transferred it to to the reach in cooler in front of it.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler by the walk in cooler shelves rusted, observed false bottoms used under cheese, ham, turkey in the refrigerated drawers rusted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven located next to the fryers in the cook line interior is soiled, observed microwave in the cook line interior is soiled,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler by the walk in cooler gasket soiled,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in cooler by the walk in cooler interior soiled, upright reach in freezer next to the hand wash sink in the cook line interior is soiled,
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.