Denny's of Hollywood 7457

404 S Sr 7, Hollywood, FL 33023
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
43
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Denny's of Hollywood 7457 has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.

By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Denny's of Hollywood 7457 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw salmon stored above container of cooked potatoes in 4 doors Victory reach in freezer. Products not commercially packaged. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings in chemicals storage room front of exit door away from the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Sandwich Station- ; Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. Manager add ice to quick chill. 2) Double Drawers under next to stove tops- ; Cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Peppers (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water turned off in kitchen resulting in employees using only cold water to washed their hands. Manager turned water on during inspection. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler under sandwich flip top in cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. 2 dead rodents in glue traps under shelf in chemicals storage room away from the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-20-4
43
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked wiping cloth from the floor and proceeded to move clean pans from from cold station without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk stored in handwashing sink at entrance of kitchen. Cook removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Bottom shelf of Small Ice cream reach in freezer soiled 2) Bottom shelf of Traulsen triple doors reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Middle door of Traulsen Reach in cooler broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
58
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Server's Station- ; Whipped Butter (42-54F). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved overfilled portion to walk in cooler to quick chill. 2) 2 Drawers under flat top- ; Raw Beef Patties (47-48F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - 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
Basic - Door of small oven in kitchen is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. 1) Hood soiled 2) under triple fryers soiled 3) Shelf under Steam table soiled 4) Bottom shelf of Beverage Air ice cream freezer soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored ice cream not covered in glass chest freezer. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall next to sandwich station in kitchen soiled with accumulated grease, food debris.
36-27-5
67
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Storage room.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowboy reach in cooler at server's station soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. In kitchen
36-27-5
67
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buckets of ice cream not covered. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on mop bucket in next to dishwashing machine. Manager Hanged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station- ; Shredded cheese (48-50F - Cold Holding); Garlic Butter (47-48F - Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (47-48F); Sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding)// Lower reach in- ; Ham (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Plastic bag of raw burger stored above cases of ham and container of cooked beef in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich station in cook line. Manager removed all items from reach in and stored pans in large containers with ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under sandwich station soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
64
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Sandwich station- ; Shredded cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Pico de Gallo (48-50F - Cold Holding); Garlic butter (50-55F - Cold Holding); Ham ( 47-49F- Cold Holding) 2) 2 Drawers under sandwich maker- ; Raw chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (48-50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (48-51F - Cold Holding Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-20: Sandwich Maker- Turkey (45-47-Cold Holding) Raw chicken (45-46F- Cold Holding) Manager removed all items from unit. Per Manager foods items in unit less than 4 hours. Manager was instructed not to stored TCS items in unit until unit is repaired. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Sandwich station- ; Shredded cheese (50-52F - Cold Holding); Pico de Gallo (48-50F - Cold Holding); Garlic butter (50-55F - Cold Holding); Ham ( 47-49F- Cold Holding) 2) 2 Drawers under sandwich maker- ; Raw chicken (48-50F - Cold Holding); Chorizo (48-50F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (48-51F - Cold Holding Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared nor portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top- ; Sausage link (115-125-Hot Holding. Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Containers of oils stored on floor in back storage area. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich maker in kitchen. Manager removed all items from unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in Ice cream reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table front counter server's station. Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
61
Oct 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's of Hollywood 7457 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's of Hollywood 7457 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's of Hollywood 7457?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Denny's of Hollywood 7457.

How does Denny's of Hollywood 7457 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Denny's of Hollywood 7457 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Denny's of Hollywood 7457's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Denny's of Hollywood 7457 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Denny's of Hollywood 7457 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Denny's of Hollywood 7457 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's of Hollywood 7457 is inspected around three times per year on average.