Dennys Rest in Florida City
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401 Se 1 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034Part of: Dennys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Denny's Rest 9598 in Florida City has accumulated 244 violations across 24 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring, including improper hand and arm washing cited in at least 3 inspections, chemical storage violations appearing in 7 of the last 8 inspections, food contact surface contamination in multiple inspections, and parasite destruction failures in 5 inspections since October 2024. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but received a Warning Issued disposition on October 31, 2024 following a routine inspection that documented 3 high-priority violations including management awareness, allergen awareness, and chemical storage failures. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 found 14 violations including high-priority issues with shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Dennys Rest in Florida City: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Dennys Rest in Florida City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections45 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dennys Rest in Florida City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dennys Rest in Florida City last inspected?
- Dennys Rest 9598 in Florida City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Dennys Rest in Florida City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dennys Rest 9598 in Florida City are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Dennys Rest in Florida City had?
- Dennys Rest 9598 in Florida City has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dennys Rest in Florida City find?
- Dennys Rest 9598 in Florida City was most recently inspected on August 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Dennys Rest in Florida City ever been shut down?
- No, Dennys Rest 9598 in Florida City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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