Denny's of Oakland Park 7458
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
100
Score
Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 has been inspected 14 times since 2022. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up six times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard cooked eggs (47F - Cold Holding) per cook held in drawer over night **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawers on cook line sliced ham (45-47F - Cold Holding); onions (38F - Cold Holding); sausage crumbles (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit not portion or prepared today per cook held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Cook placed ice bas on items . Observed hard cooked eggs (47F - Cold Holding) per cook held in drawer over night. See stop sale. **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. Observed sausage links (118139F - Hot Holding) per cook held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Cook increased temperature of steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hoses attached **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle inside container of blueberries on cook line. Employee removed. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage air on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed grape tomatoes stored over sliced red onions in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over macaroni and cheese not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line cooked beef (52-54F - Cold Holding); shredded bag cheese (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator voluntarily discarded beef and placed cheese in walk-in freezer for quick chill. Observed on front counter cream cheese icing pc (53F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter temperature 129F
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Delfield reach in cooler on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
64
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut strawberries (42F-49F - Cold Holding) in over stack container. Held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator divided into smaller containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached at mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen onions and peppers vegetables on the floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line ext to cold station.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage air on cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in beverage air on cook line cooked meatballs and raw salmon not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef 37F being thawed in a pan of standing water. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries stored over diced and sliced onions in walk-in cooker.
08B-17-4
45
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor and on the floor in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect flying around in dining area behind hostess station observed 15 live flying insects on wall in dining area next to service station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle to dispense cut strawberries at wait station.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop area.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of grapefruit juice stored on the floor in the store room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor and on the floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 106 on flat top grill.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior top and sides of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
61
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle sanitizer stored in handwashing sink front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at hand washing sink. Opposite dishwasher area and cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish rack. Operator returned pan to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup walk-in freezer behind compressor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sausage crumbles in drawer below flat top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage Air on cook line
29-49-6
67
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor Ice buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jun 25, 2024
Complaint Full
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. Observed cubed potatoes (68F - Cold Holding) on cook line at room temperature. Per operator held for two hours. Not portioned or prep today. Operator voluntary discarded. Observed on cook line 4 drawers below burner stove cooked onions (48F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (48F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor Ice buildup **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.at expo station. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 132F and 129F at expo station. Operator discarded water replaced rechecked 155F and 155F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator adjusted the sanitizer now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth and soapy water in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacles in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer an open bag of mozzarella sticks. Operator closed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over milk in walk-in freezer. Operator relocate raw ground beef and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:13AM, liquid eggs cold holding at 47F. Per operator, eggs placed in unit at 9:15 AM. Advised operator to place on ice pack or in walk-in freezer to quick chill. At 11AM, liquid egg temped out at 37F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no additional vacuum breaker added at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
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 dishwashing sanitizer solution less than 50ppm. Operator changed the sanitation solution. Retested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 10:15, Pico stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator pico was made at 9:15 the previous day. Pico has been held for over 25 hours without date marking.
02C-02-5
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee's drink stored on prep table. Operator relocate drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tile in front of grill area at cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup in microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of heavy food debris buildup on cooking equipment at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at cook-line areas.
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to eliminate contamination. Operator placed filters in a bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bag of pancake mix stored on preparation table not covered. Operator removed and covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over milk in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
29
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Triple sink set up
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall at entrance to cookline in kitchen. 3 live roaches on shelf under egg station on cookline.
35A-05-4
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. At reach in cooler #2 on cookline, French fries (52F - Cold Holding); puppy mix (52F - Cold Holding). Items held in the unit longer than 4 hours. Items discarded. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler #2 on cookline, French fries (52F - Cold Holding); puppy mix (52F - Cold Holding). Items held in the unit longer than 4 hours. Items discarded. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter in dining room. Paper towels supplied **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, packaged sausage and cooked onions stored on floor. Items moved to shelving **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, items held in container next to our if service dipper well. Container removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's of Oakland Park 7458?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Denny's of Oakland Park 7458.
How does Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Denny's of Oakland Park 7458's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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