Denny Rest 9596
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Denny Rest 9596, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no drop ceiling in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no drop ceiling in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents through out kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed soiled vents through out kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the inside of microwave soiled across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed the inside of microwave soiled across from cook line. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on left side of cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed no hood drip tray on left side of cook line. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in cook line and walk in freezer unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in cook line and walk in freezer unit. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease throughout kitchen and back area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed accumulation of grease throughout kitchen and back area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet in two compartment sink in prep area to the left of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed leaking faucet in two compartment sink in prep area to the left of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter and egg white (51F - Cold Holding); liquid egg mix (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the right of the cook line, as per operator more than 4 hours. Operator discarded item.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut melon (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter and egg white (51F - Cold Holding); liquid egg mix (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to the right of the cook line, as per operator more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Manager unable to provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents through out kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed no drop ceiling in dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed flat top scrapper stored on floors below oven at cook line. Operator removed scrapper from floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and food debris on floors throughout kitchen and back area.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the inside of microwave soiled across from cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray on left side of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers in cook line and walk in freezer unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck to clean container above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease throughout kitchen and back area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet in two compartment sink in prep area to the left of walk in cooler.
29-11-4
41
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles to reach in cooler drawers soiled with food residue.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored in a protected manner on prep table across from cook line. Operator store plates correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack across from dishwashing area. Operator began drying during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of ice cream not covered in reach in freezer at front counter. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 8 cut tomatoes with mold-like growth in walk in cooler. Operator segregated container to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sausage link (125F - Hot Holding) at warmer in kitchen area. As per operator for less than one hour. Advised operator to increase heat to reheat for hot holding.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in handwashing sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toaster at front counter soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at front counter in container of croutons.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler under the griddle.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates on shelf in kitchen not inverted or stored in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed across from three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at front counter in container of croutons.
10-01-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice at front counter not covered. Also observed mac and cheese not covered at hotbox in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust and grease buildup at order display screen in kitchen.
36-50-4
37
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in freezer pre-portioned bags of cooked beef tips not date marked with preparation date. Operator placed date label onto items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at standing reach one freezer next to walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at both microwaves at kitchen cook line. Operator cleaned interior of microwaves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets throughout kitchen and cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers and freezers at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at cook line reach in cooler a container of pancake batter not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen at cook line.
36-27-5
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
95
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utility hammer stored in hand wash sink located opposite office. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in the mens bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used to dispense chocolate chips located in the reach in cooler by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with accumulation encrusted grease and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,prep unit,kitchen. Observed paper dispenser located in the kitchen soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the reach in freezer,cookline.
36-27-5
61
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzle base soiled with accumulation of mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front counter,prep reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the standing unit in the prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the shredded cheddar cheese located in the drawer reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed for the reach in cooler by the stove.
14-36-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the ware washing area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream located in the reach in freezer by the front counter not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny Rest 9596 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny Rest 9596 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny Rest 9596?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Denny Rest 9596.
How does Denny Rest 9596 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Denny Rest 9596 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Denny Rest 9596's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny Rest 9596 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny Rest 9596 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Denny Rest 9596 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny Rest 9596 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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