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.
Dennys Rest in Florida City: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Dennys Rest in Florida City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— 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 January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Dennys Rest in Florida City had?
- Dennys Rest 9598 in Florida City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 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 January 8, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
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