Denny's
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Denny's has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on proper thermometer calibration methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed upright reach in freezer in disrepair, no TCS food was stored in this unit, unit located at cook line next to the prep sink.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerated Reach in freezer drawer gasket torn, unit located at cook line next to the flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler Strip Door Curtain has slime like buildup. Observed exterior of ice machine has slime like substance around the motor and filter frame.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on the drain broad of the prep cooler located t cook line ham, raw steam thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), cook stated food was placed in unit for about an hour, cook removed food to another cooler to rapidly cool down. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill at cook line ham (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in cooler about 3 hours, manager removed food from unit and transferred it to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in unit for about 2 hours, cook decided to to discard tomatoes and transferred the rest of the food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed during the callback instruction the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill raw beef patty 43, raw beef 43F. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white 48F, 46F. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station cheese 48F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at cook line. Manager fixed dispenser on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe several reach in coolers in the cook line not keeping food cold at proper temperature stipulated by the food code. Manager was aware of situation and called refrigeration technician. Refrigerated drawers under flat grill at cook line, prep cooler at sandwich station and upright cooler by the prep sink at cook line all cooler temperatures appropriate over 49 to 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on the upright reach in cooler by the prep sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. under counter reach-in-cooler, located at cook line by the hand wash sink interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
67
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed manager on proper method and he did it. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled and ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled by cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers.
23-03-4
67
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located by the flat grill observed polled eggs (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee added ice to cool down quickly, observed in the refrigerated drawers under the flat grill sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 2 hours, employee transferred food items to another working cooler, observed in the cooling unit in front of the flat grill sautéed vegetables (55F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee removed food item and transferred it to another unit to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 120F **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave in the cook line interior soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigerated drawers gaskets soiled, unit located under the preparation table next to the fryer, observed surface with grease accumulation under the steam table in the cook line, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the salad station **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handle soiled, in the upright reach in freezer in front of the fryers. **Warning**
23-24-4
64
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer.
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 salad tongs on top of cut lettuce inside reach in cooler table at front counter. Manager sanitized salad tongs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water on utensils container at 86F Manager put utensils water container to heat up on the stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen microwave interior soiled. Manager cleaned microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet handle in disrepair, leaking faucet. At kitchen hand wash sink.
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Denny's.
How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Denny's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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