Denny's of 36th St 7459
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Denny's of 36th St 7459 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Denny's of 36th St 7459's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease accumulated on microwave door handle in kitchen. Operator cleaned handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic round base box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
29-49-6
82
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water in kitchen. **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled tongs stored on hood pipes in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. Observed reach in cooler inside cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under soda machine inside dry storage. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulated grease on floor by deep fryers. Also, observed grease accumulated on floor inside mop room. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing grout inside kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets. Also, observed soiled hot box surface inside kitchen. Besides, observed grease accumulated on pipes by deep fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Detected a bad odor around hand wash sink at the end of cook line. **Warning**
36-64-5
55
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by hand wash sink in cook line. Also, observed accumulation of soil residues on Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket by clean plastic containers inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board inside kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over blenders inside coffee area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield inside ware washing area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by hand wash sink in cook line. Also, observed soiled deep fryers exterior. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and handling clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands inside kitchen. Employee was trained by Inspector how to proceed after cracking raw shell eggs. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken lid on Ice creams reach in freezer by office.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Ice creams reach in freezer by office.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop and n standing water at 80°F on reach in freezer in back kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside dry storage and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned them. Also, observed soiled deep fryers in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of griddle inside kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed chocolate powder not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves on inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside Dry storage.
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside ice creams reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind oven inside kitchen.
36-27-5
67
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit. Quaternary Test Kit was provided by Operator at time of Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board on ware washing area floor. Operator removed it from floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water outside by back door.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 80°F on reach in freezer in front of Office. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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 soiled reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets under griddle inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's of 36th St 7459 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's of 36th St 7459 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's of 36th St 7459?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Denny's of 36th St 7459.
How does Denny's of 36th St 7459 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Denny's of 36th St 7459 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Denny's of 36th St 7459's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's of 36th St 7459 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's of 36th St 7459 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Denny's of 36th St 7459 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's of 36th St 7459 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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