Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
3151 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Part of: Dennys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 231 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity in November 2022. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,460 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated callbacks: since June 2024, inspectors have issued administrative complaints and returned for follow-up inspections at least four times, with the most recent cycle occurring in December 2025, where 9 high-priority violations were cited before the facility complied on a callback.
Most recent closure: November 21, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,460.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022056449 | $800.00 | Nov 21, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022028661 | $200.00 | Apr 29, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017056135 | $300.00 | Nov 6, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017029854 | $160.00 | Jun 1, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 5 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections32 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 12, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on November 21, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 12, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,460.00 in fines.
- How much has Denny's of Oakland Park in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Denny's of Oakland Park 7458 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,460.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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