Dennys Rest 9598
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
39
Score
The most recent inspection for Dennys Rest 9598, located at 401 Se 1 Ave in Florida City, FL, occurred on January 8, 2026, and resulted in a high-risk score of 39. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and twelve minor violations. Previous inspections for this café have also predominantly fallen into the high-risk category.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
39
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
45
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
61
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
41
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
27
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
32
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Observed multiple light covers missing in the hallway near exit door.
36-62-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the woman's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at handwash sink at cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout located near cook line and kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in freezers where ice cream is stored. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in food containers at shelves near the ice machine . Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed multiple coolers with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler at waiter station across coffe machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in both handwash sink at the cook line.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucet near liquid eggs reach in cooler.
29-11-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed server put on gloves and begin toasting and plating food to serve to customers. No handwash. Coached manager.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for ice dumping at front counter. Coached manager. Manager removed ice. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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