DENNYS REST 9589
5000 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-491-1019
Last inspected Aug 11, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
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OCT 24
JAN 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Approximately 3 live, small flying insects found on dining area wall blocked off for public usage separate from kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024015034 | Feb 21, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left wait station Minute Maid juice station nozzles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ware washing area dry storage rack.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator washed rinsed and sanitized and stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter scoop in container of sliced strawberries, operator removed.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter ice scoop in water 70F, operator stored dry.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, at cookline and left side wait station.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers throughout kitchen area..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets at cookline soiled.
Jul 17, 2025□ 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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Ceiling shows water damage by ware washing area drying rack.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper covers.
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Approximately 3 live, small flying insects found on dining area wall blocked off for public usage separate from kitchen.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat pancakes for a different customers order, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Minute maid juice dispenser on left side of front counter soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling shows water damage by ware washing area drying rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At drying rack by dish washing area.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -Front line expo station
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper covers.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Cook line; employee cracked raw shell eggs and grabbed single service to go food containers without removing gloves and washing hands, reviewed proper glove usage employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee put gloves on without washing hands and continued food preparation on lasagna. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator. Operator washed hands and put on new gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - Approximately 2 live flying insects in dish washing area, not landing. -Approximately 8 live flying insects observed landing on wall in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cook line reach in cooler across from flat top; Buttermilk pancake batter 58F -cold holding per cook pulled this morning, held in unit less than 4 hrs, moved item to walk in cooler. -Front line: whipped butter (54F-Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. held on unit less than 4hrs, rotated item to walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Minute Maid; juice dispenser nozzles at front counter solid.
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.
Ceiling shows damage by ware washing dry storage rack.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -Cook line 1door reach in cooler across from flat top. Observed standing water at bottom on unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Dish washing area; several cambro containers on clean dish storage rack wet nesting.operator stored inverted.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of microwave has food debris. -Left Front line microwave.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Front line; coffee filters unprotected at coffee stations, operator covered.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Cookline; Standing water in reach in across from flat top.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -mattress, vehicle front bumper.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Employee left cook line area, came back grabbed raw beef and began cooking with no handwashing and glove change. Reviewed handwashing and glove use with operator, employee washed hands and changed cloves.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -Cook-line sliding top; 2 broken raw shell eggs stored with unbroken whole shells eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Minute Maid juice dispenser nozzles at front counter solid, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - ware washing area; operator cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
Feb 22, 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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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Griddle on wood pallet in storage area.
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect by kitchen office. 1 small flying insect on wall by utensil storage area in kitchen. 19 small flying insects on walls in customer dining area. Did not observe flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. Operator began exterminating and removing small flying insects during the inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. All cook line cold holding units.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater and under shelving in dry storage.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave above juice dispenser soiled with food residue inside and outside of microwave.
Stored food not covered. Front counter ice cream not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Griddle on wood pallet in storage area.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then picked up plated food for another order without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands/changed gloves.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets - all cookline reach in units.
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.