Denny's Restaurant in Davie

Last inspected:

5645 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328

Part of: Dennys Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Denny's Restaurant in Davie has a record of 26 inspections spanning approximately nine years, documenting 129 violations. The facility averaged 4.96 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures are on record. Employee health reporting violations, including failures to report sick workers and improper health policies, appeared in at least 5 separate inspections between 2024 and 2026. Handwashing and food contact surface violations were also recurring findings. Fire safety violations were cited in September 2024 for a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 found three violations—one high-priority failure in employee health reporting, one in food contact surfaces, and one in consumer advisory—and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
129Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Denny's Restaurant in Davie: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5 violations / inspection 5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Denny's Restaurant in Davie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door emergency exit in red undercharged zone. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door emergency exit in red undercharged zone.

Denny's Restaurant in Davie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

Denny's Restaurant in Davie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's Restaurant in Davie last inspected?
Denny's Restaurant in Davie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Denny's Restaurant in Davie?
The most frequently cited violations at Denny's Restaurant in Davie are: Proper sewage disposal, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Denny's Restaurant in Davie had?
Denny's Restaurant in Davie has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Denny's Restaurant in Davie find?
Denny's Restaurant in Davie was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Denny's Restaurant in Davie ever been shut down?
No, Denny's Restaurant in Davie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Denny's Restaurant in Davie had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Denny's Restaurant in Davie has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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