DENNYS RESTAURANT
3850 SW 137TH AVENUE, Miami FL 33175 · 305.555.3277
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 30 dead flies on the ceiling by the walking cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025067984 | Sep 17, 2025 | Mar 30, 2026 | $400 |
| 1--2022018388 | Feb 15, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per manager less than 3 hours prior.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cook line cutting boards soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time for butter at front counter without any written procedures.
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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. Observed some employee training expired on 06-2026.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by dishwasher area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with heavy grease accumulation at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put on gloves and engaged in preparing eggs and pancakes. No hand wash. Observed manager put on gloves and then engaged in preparing/ plating nachos. No hand wash. Advised manager on proper handwashing procedures.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager put on gloves and washed tongs with gloves on and then engaged in preparing/ plating nachos. No gloves changed. Advise manager on proper gloves used.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front counter used as dump sink next to juice station. Observed employee personal black book bag stored inside handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Employee removed bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Manager provided soap.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwasher soiled with dust.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stacked together at shelves near reach in freezer at cook line entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across cook line torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair at the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in cooler. Observed ice buildup at white reach in freezer near cook line entrance. Observed ice buildup at white ice cream reach in freezer across juice machines.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on hot warmer door handle, located at cook line entrance. Employee removed tongs.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed yellow scoop not stored above fajita blend vegetable mix at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee stored scoop properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at cook line and across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled across cook line. Observed exterior bread toaster soiled with old food debris at preparation line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated black substance at the three compartment sink.
Sep 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted.
Sep 9, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 small live flying insects flying around and lading on the clean glass cups at the dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 small live flying insects around the mop sink located at the back of the kitchen. Observed approximately 4 small live flying insects landed on the ice buckets located on top of the ice machine, also observed approximately 10 small live flying insects landing on office glass window located near the warewashing area. Observed approximately 10 small live flying insects flying under the preparation table by the handwashing sink located in the kitchen area next to reach in cooler. Observed approximately 6 small live flying insects flying around soda machine at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall soiled throughout the cook line with accumulated grease and food debris.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled both microwaves at cook line have accumulation of black substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located next to the hand wash sink at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all along the walk in cooler and dishwashing and storage area.
Sep 8, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate18 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 small live flying insects flying around and lading on the clean glass cups at the dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 small live flying insects around the mop sink located at the back of the kitchen. Observed approximately 4 small live flying insects landed on the ice buckets located on top of the ice machine, also observed approximately 10 small live flying insects landing on office glass window located near the warewashing area. Observed approximately 10 small live flying insects flying under the preparation table by the handwashing sink located in the kitchen area next to reach in cooler. Observed approximately 6 small live flying insects flying around soda machine at front counter.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 30 dead flies on the ceiling by the walking cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in freezer door and reach in cooler door located at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall soiled throughout the cook line with accumulated grease and food debris.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored next to clean dishes by the handwashing sink located at the cook line.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees personal cups with tea stored in hot warmer at cook line. Manager removed cups.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bag stored in storage area near food at front counter. Observed employee cellphone stored on storage shelves at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments at cook line, also observed debris accumulation in between the tile cracks on floor all throughout the kitchen and warewashing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use thongs stored on hot warmer door handle, located at cook line entrance.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 74F at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled both microwaves at cook line have accumulation of black substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door soiled with pink mold like substance buildup. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler located at cook line soiled. Observed ice bin filters soiled with dust accumulation. Observed paper towel dispenser with dust buildup located at handwash sink at cook line soiled. Observed grease accumulation on hood system.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located next to the hand wash sink at cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all along the walk in cooler and dishwashing and storage area.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed under fryers soiled, under flat grill soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles inn kitchen area soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Manager provided hat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in the kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside four doors cooler soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back area, kitchen area
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the dining room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Cove molding at floor missing. By the cooking line stove.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles broken, throughout the kitchen areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath shelves, located at dry storage.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on door reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located by the cooking line. During the inspection operator cleaned it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the drawers reach in cooler, located at cooking line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen and dishwasher areas.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter at kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at front counter.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at walk in freezer and front counter. Observed wide chest reach in freezer door at front counter in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer door and on shelf inside.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching omelettes inside container at cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at standing water 80F at cook line and front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers at reach in cooler at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink and men restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter and walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in cooler below juice dispenser.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep cooler across from the grill observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, instructed manager to add ice to food product to rapidly cool down.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a gallon of cooking oil stored on prep table in front of the hand wash sink. Employee removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line by the hand sink.
Nov 1, 2023□ 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding) operator took temperatures 2 hours before employee turned off walk in cooler for truck, ambient temperature 45F. Operator moved items to freezer, and operator called for repairs.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area sink and kitchen sink. Operator replaced them
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
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