Dennys Rest 1106
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Dennys Rest 1106 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was not able to answer minimum cooking temperature for eggs. He said 120°F and the right answer is 145°F . **Warning**
53A-10-4
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. Observed food handler training for employees expired. Richard B 2/7/24,Ashley M 8/15/24, Gary G 8/18/24, Jamari S 12/03/24,Tiffany O 7/7/24, JudithS, 1/08/25. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed next to the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 food inside the reach in freezer at the cook line not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves are soiled with old debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk at the cooking line with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee primed dishwasher Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant preparing, serving, selling food and beverages to customers with an expired license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee provided paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. By the hand sink, located at cooking line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy soiled floors, throughout the kitchen, dry storage, and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler shelves and interiors soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 139F-145F) mint reaching a proper temperature. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a server wearing a bracelet while engaging in food service. Employee removed jewelry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowl at ware washing area wet nesting. Employee separated bowls to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at batter cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler by preparation area soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler across flattop at kitchen area soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by prep table at preparation area soiled with debris. Observed wall by handwashing sink at cook line soiled with debris. Observed wall by heat lamp at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill observed sausage (50F - Cold Holding); sauté onions (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); hashbrown (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding), as per chef and manager for less than 4 hours, employee removed all the food items snd transferred it to to the reach in cooler in front of it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler by the walk in cooler shelves rusted, observed false bottoms used under cheese, ham, turkey in the refrigerated drawers rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven located next to the fryers in the cook line interior is soiled, observed microwave in the cook line interior is soiled, **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler by the walk in cooler gasket soiled, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in cooler by the walk in cooler interior soiled, upright reach in freezer next to the hand wash sink in the cook line interior is soiled, **Warning**
22-16-4
58
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the preparation area observed butter (46F - Cold Holding); as per manager for less than 1 hour. Employee transferred butter to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the flat grill in a container observed sausage (101F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 2 hours, employee reheating sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed QT sanitizer exceeded 400 ppm. Manager added water to lower solution to 200 ppm onsite.
41-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, microwave located by the hand sink in the cook line.
22-08-4
61
Aug 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In hand sink located in the kitchen.
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Neat the hand sink located in the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of reach in freezer located by the hand sink at cook line, interior reach in cooler located by the stoves at cook line. Microwave located on prep table in the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located near the walk in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls along the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys Rest 1106 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys Rest 1106 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys Rest 1106?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dennys Rest 1106.
How does Dennys Rest 1106 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dennys Rest 1106 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dennys Rest 1106's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dennys Rest 1106 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dennys Rest 1106 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 Rest 1106 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys Rest 1106 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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