DENNYS REST 9592
1727 N UNIVERSITY, Plantation FL 33322 · 954-473-5458
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon stored next to sausages in reach in cooler under cook lines.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022034648 | Jul 6, 2022 | Mar 20, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from faucet in kitchen prep sink..
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near the dishwashing machine with a brush stored in it. Operator removed brush from handwashing sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored over food for customers in the walk in freezer. Operator removed employees food.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 5 shell eggs cracked and stored with wholesome shell eggs.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the kitchen at the cold holding unit by the hand washing sink, sliced tomatoes placed at unit at 6:30 (1st temp 52F at 8:52 - Cooling)(2nd temp 9:48 -48F). As per operator prepared and portioned today. Advised operator to place in walk in cooler initially. After second temperature was taken asked operator to place in walk in freezer to speed up cooling. Sliced tomatoes at (41F - cold holding) in walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep surface at the entrance of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to add water to frying pan.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not show proof of training for employees hired over 60 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled indicating sanitizer. Operator labeled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage floors soiled with standing water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to reach in cooler at expo station has a build up of ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Bananas at expo line with stickers. Operator labeled. *Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the expo line ice cream station and in the kitchens bottom reach in cooler standing water observed.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler the the right of the entrance raw bacon was stored over ready to eat pickles
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw bacon stored next to sausages in reach in cooler under cook lines.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator did not have eggs marked on written plan. Educated operator on having time mark as well as written plan for anything using time as a public health control.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator showed expired trainings for majority of employees on site.Educated the operator on the importance of having trainings.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the cook line towards the back, an old employee hat was seen stored next to single service items and near prep area.Operator discarded hat.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados and banana's were cut at the prep area but still possessed stickers..
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Operator provided item.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at beverage room - soiled microwave.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to ready to eat prime ribs in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs stored with broken eggs in storage area next to grill. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed I. Low boy cooler across from cook line, turkey slices (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); Turkey bacon (47F); pot roast (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. PIC placed items in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (128F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Employee placed gravy to be reheated.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed garlic cheese base opened more than 24 hours or date marked. PIC unable to say when item was opened. PIC voluntarily discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. Employee replaced paper towel.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored with ready to eat food items in flip top cooler across from cook line. PIC removed stickers.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in egg storage unit at cook line. See stop sale.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with beard not wearing beard net.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados stored next to ready to eat onions on cook line. PIC removed avocados.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from vents onto floor throughout back of establishment.
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Observed butter (42-47F - Cold Holding). Butter was packed above fill line which resulted in the top portion being out of temperature. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale placed on top portion of butter. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Observed butter (42-47F - Cold Holding). Butter was packed above fill line which resulted in the top portion being out of temperature. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale placed on top portion of butter. See stop sale.
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. Observed no proof of training for Elmo E.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed dispenser.
Aug 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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