Dennys Rest 9597
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Dennys Rest 9597, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Plantation restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 and proceeded to touch a piece of toast for a customer without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood Filters soiled 2) Shelves in kitchen soiled 3) Paper towel dispenser soiled.
23-03-4
70
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed in flip top cooler cut lettuce (43-57F - Cold Holding). Lettuce was packed above fill line. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. - Observed in low boy cooler below cook line sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ham slices (46F - Cold Holding); Turkey slices (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. PIC voluntarily discarded. **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. - Observed in flip top cooler cut lettuce (43-57F - Cold Holding). Lettuce was packed above fill line. Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line ready to eat bread stored next to raw carne asada. PIC removed and stored appropriately. - Observed raw chorizo stored above ready to eat pot roast in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Minute Maid dispenser soiled with an accumulation of mold like debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
55
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (45F - Cold Holding), cut lettuce (42-57F - Cold Holding). Operator unable to say how long item has been out of temperature. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above chocolate chip in walk-in cooler. PIC stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed hash browns (94-110F at 9:43- Cooling since 9:00am second temperature 86-101 at 10:21). Item was being cooled with box opened half way and cooled in deep box. PIC placed item is walk-in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed condenser draining into hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed minute made juice dispenser with an accumulation of mold like debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm at cook line. Corrected to to 200. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed prime rib thawed in standing water in prep sink across from cook line. PIC turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used on cutting board at cook line. PIC discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
43
Sep 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in cooler Observed pico (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (42-47F - Cold Holding). Items were out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Manager placed food in cooler to rapid cool. Front counter- Observed butter (42-50F - Cold Holding) manager placed item in cooler to cool. Butter was out of temperature for approximately 2 hour. Manager placed food in cooler to rapid cool. Per operator, food was not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen cook line flat top grill. Observed fried sausage (121-131F - Hot Holding). Items were out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Cook placed sausage to be reheated to 165+. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Main kitchen cook line. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready to eat french toast without washing hands. Advices manager of proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Utility room mop sink away from kitchen. Observed approximately 14 live flying insects landing on wall. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter. Observed minute maid juice dispenser with accumulation of mold like build up on dispensing nozzle.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Front counter next to juice dispensers. Observed microwave with an accumulation of old food debris .
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen preparation table next to hand wash sink. Observed opened employee soda beverage. Manager discarded employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Apr 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 8:38a.m. Pooled eggs temps at 44 degrees Fahrenheit on made shift table. Per operator, eggs place in unit 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator placed eggs in ice bath for quick chill. At 9:15 a.m temps at 41°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on dishwashing machine. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager is new and not sure of where certificates are. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Manager is new and not sure of where certificates are. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Advised operator to remove all ice before cleaning with sanitizer rag and allow for machine to air dry. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired Dec 1st 2021. **Warning**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys Rest 9597 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys Rest 9597 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys Rest 9597?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dennys Rest 9597.
How does Dennys Rest 9597 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Dennys Rest 9597 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Dennys Rest 9597's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dennys Rest 9597 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dennys Rest 9597 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 9597 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys Rest 9597 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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