Dennys
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Dennys has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Dennys scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at service window engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch and bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at standing reach in freezer at cook line.
14-11-5
74
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sides of flattop griddle soiled with grease debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle at reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vent at cook line soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a server engaging in food service wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation without proper hair restraint. Employee placed hat on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a metal pen at drying rack next to where washing area, wet nesting manager placed in dish area to have the container washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at walk in freezer in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler next to flattop griddle at cook line soiled with debris. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup located in the kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer shelves with rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in freezer floor in disrepair
36-17-5
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer near cooling unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler door soiled across from flat grill at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at wall at entrance to cook line.
36-27-5
78
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Upon arrival to handwashing sink located near kitchen cookline, paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towel. Employee adjusted paper towel located within dispenser, to properly dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1, 2022 posted at kitchen office. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located at warewashing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris located across from kitchen cookline. Employee cleaned microwave at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the walk-in freezer floor full of cracks.
36-17-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the mop room. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in a metal container with water temperature at102°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the manager dump dirty water into the hand washing sink on the front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in coolers and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several tiles cracked in cook line and walk in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the fryer. The manager removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwave at the front counter interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled next to the coffee station. Observed the fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dennys.
How does Dennys compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dennys most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Dennys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dennys have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dennys 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 Dennys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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