Dennys Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
23
Score
Dennys Restaurant appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 11 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Dennys Restaurant's 23 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put on gloves and engaged in preparing eggs and pancakes. No hand wash. Observed manager put on gloves and then engaged in preparing/ plating nachos. No hand wash. Advised manager on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager put on gloves and washed tongs with gloves on and then engaged in preparing/ plating nachos. No gloves changed. Advise manager on proper gloves used.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front counter used as dump sink next to juice station. Observed employee personal black book bag stored inside handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Employee removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink across the three compartment sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishwasher soiled with dust.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stacked together at shelves near reach in freezer at cook line entrance.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair at the cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in cooler. Observed ice buildup at white reach in freezer near cook line entrance. Observed ice buildup at white ice cream reach in freezer across juice machines.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use tongs stored on hot warmer door handle, located at cook line entrance. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed yellow scoop not stored above fajita blend vegetable mix at reach in cooler at cook line. Employee stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at cook line and across cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled across cook line. Observed exterior bread toaster soiled with old food debris at preparation line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated black substance at the three compartment sink.
36-27-5
23
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed cove molding missing at wall by flat grill. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed reach in cooler shelves with rust at unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed walking cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: At time of callback inspection observed Walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 small live flying insects flying around and lading on the clean glass cups at the dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 small live flying insects around the mop sink located at the back of the kitchen. Observed approximately 4 small live flying insects landed on the ice buckets located on top of the ice machine, also observed approximately 10 small live flying insects landing on office glass window located near the warewashing area. Observed approximately 10 small live flying insects flying under the preparation table by the handwashing sink located in the kitchen area next to reach in cooler. Observed approximately 6 small live flying insects flying around soda machine at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed 5 fruit flies flying and landing on the soda machine and soda nozzles. Operator sprayed soda machine removed the fruit flies, Operator removed the nozzles to be clean.. Also observed 1 fruit fly landed on the office window. Operator sprayed the window removed the fruit fly. Operator**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall soiled throughout the cook line with accumulated grease and food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed wall soiled throughout the cook line with accumulated grease and food debris. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled both microwaves at cook line have accumulation of black substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed interior of microwave soiled both microwaves at cook line have accumulation of black substance. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located next to the hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located next to the hand wash sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed walking cooler shelves rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all along the walk in cooler and dishwashing and storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: During callback inspection observed wall soiled all along the walk in cooler and dishwashing and storage area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 18 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 30 small live flying insects flying around and lading on the clean glass cups at the dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 small live flying insects around the mop sink located at the back of the kitchen. Observed approximately 4 small live flying insects landed on the ice buckets located on top of the ice machine, also observed approximately 10 small live flying insects landing on office glass window located near the warewashing area. Observed approximately 10 small live flying insects flying under the preparation table by the handwashing sink located in the kitchen area next to reach in cooler. Observed approximately 6 small live flying insects flying around soda machine at front counter.
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 30 dead flies on the ceiling by the walking cooler.
35A-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in freezer door and reach in cooler door located at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed wall soiled throughout the cook line with accumulated grease and food debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored next to clean dishes by the handwashing sink located at the cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees personal cups with tea stored in hot warmer at cook line. Manager removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bag stored in storage area near food at front counter. Observed employee cellphone stored on storage shelves at cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of microwaves door with burn marks and a hole.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipments at cook line, also observed debris accumulation in between the tile cracks on floor all throughout the kitchen and warewashing area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed in-use thongs stored on hot warmer door handle, located at cook line entrance.
10-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at 74F at front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled both microwaves at cook line have accumulation of black substance.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer door soiled with pink mold like substance buildup. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler located at cook line soiled. Observed ice bin filters soiled with dust accumulation. Observed paper towel dispenser with dust buildup located at handwash sink at cook line soiled. Observed grease accumulation on hood system. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, unit located next to the hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust, unit located at cook line by the hand washing sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walking cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled all along the walk in cooler and dishwashing and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter at kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at walk in freezer and front counter. Observed wide chest reach in freezer door at front counter in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer door and on shelf inside.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching omelettes inside container at cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at standing water 80F at cook line and front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers at reach in cooler at front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink and men restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter and walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in cooler below juice dispenser.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
14-17-4
41
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep cooler across from the grill observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, instructed manager to add ice to food product to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a gallon of cooking oil stored on prep table in front of the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line by the hand sink.
22-16-4
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding) operator took temperatures 2 hours before employee turned off walk in cooler for truck, ambient temperature 45F. Operator moved items to freezer, and operator called for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area sink and kitchen sink. Operator replaced them **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler **Warning**
22-16-4
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled reach in station.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in grill area (wood cutting boards). **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dispensers in use not labeled at grill area.
02D-01-5
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink not operating at bar area next to chest freezer. As per manager waiting on parts.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled, grill area.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at grill area.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave oven soiled, at prep table and grill line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in up right cooler by prep area. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and with a grease build up at grill line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed drain line from ice machine draining on three compartment sink. Manager moved drain hose to floor drain. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Up right next to prep line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler at prep area.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of raw fished stored not covered in reach in at pancake area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen area, and pancake station. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking to the floor from bottom of hand washing sink. Next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ready to use plates not inverted at grill line.
24-05-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennys Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennys Restaurant on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennys Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dennys Restaurant.
How does Dennys Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dennys Restaurant most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dennys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dennys Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dennys Restaurant 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 Dennys Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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