Denny's of Hallandale 7454
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Denny's of Hallandale 7454 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Denny's of Hallandale 7454's latest score of 74 falls below the Hallandale Beach average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked turkey 45F Ham 45F in Walk In Cooler Manager placed items in Freezer for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Walk In Cooler Wall soiled with grease
36-27-5
74
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at ice cream station.
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup behind hot line equipment, flat top, fryers, sauté, etc.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on cook line.
36-27-5
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in prep sink and proceeded to reached out for a clean plate to serve cooked foods without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Walk in Cooler-Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheddar Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Whipped Butter (51F - Cold Holding); White Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Raw TBone (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Walk in Cooler- Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheddar Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Swiss Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Whipped Butter (51F - Cold Holding); White Cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); Raw TBone (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill soiled with food debris and grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled dirty dishes and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Employee then reached out for for a clean plate to serve cooked food to a guest. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Mashed Potatoes (115-154F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than an hour. Observed pan overfilled. Manager removed overfilled portion and reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Florida Restaurant and Lodging all copies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Under hot grill soiled with grease, food debris, Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored Ice cream in glass reach in freezer front counter not covered. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Lowboy front counter unable to close. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal keys stored on prep table front of sandwich station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in mop room away from the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Box of chorizo stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
50
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 Live roach on cutting board front of steam table in kitchen. 2) 1 live roach on wall behind clean plates and bags of breads in kitchen. 3) 1 live roach on wall behind trash can in kitchen. Employee removed the one behind the trash can. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 Drawers under Stove- ; Sliced Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Turkey (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to Walk in Cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Lowboy front counter unable to closed. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under Flat top and stove top in kitchen. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored ice cream not covered. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 drawers under sandwich station- ; Ham (45-48F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cases of raw breaded chicken stored above cases of whole grain rice in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs proceeded to reach out for a clean plate to serve customers without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back of the house.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelves in kitchen and on top shelf above triple sink. Manager removed and placed in dishwashing machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in ceiling above mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of prep sink in kitchen leaking water.
29-11-4
43
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk expired on 07-14-23. See Stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk expired on 07-14-23. See stop Sale.
02C-03-5
Basic - Case of sausage stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Victory 4 Doors freezer in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wears hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
55
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server's Station - Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Butter Cream (48F - Cold Holding); Vanilla cream (48F. Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager moved all items to walk in cooler to quick chill. Victory Freezer -; Sausage Crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); Breaded j (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken tenders (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager unit is in defrost mode and food items in unit less than two hours. Manager moved to Walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in the back area opposite from the kitchen 1 live roach in outlet on the wall next to the kitchen. Manager killed. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched a raw burger and proceeded to reach out for a toast without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee waste toast, removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster has accumulation of grease and food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Areas under prep table, under microwave on prep table and equipment soiled in cook line.. Manager cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Manager cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's of Hallandale 7454 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's of Hallandale 7454 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's of Hallandale 7454?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Denny's of Hallandale 7454.
How does Denny's of Hallandale 7454 compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Denny's of Hallandale 7454 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Denny's of Hallandale 7454's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's of Hallandale 7454 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's of Hallandale 7454 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's of Hallandale 7454 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's of Hallandale 7454 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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