Denny's Restaurant in Key West
2710 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Denny's Restaurant in Key West has been cited for 297 violations across 22 inspections, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections, including sick workers handling food and failures to report illness. Hand washing violations, chemical storage violations, and improper cooking temperatures were also recurring findings across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on December 21, 2023, when a marked exit path was blocked by cardboard boxes. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, with 8 violations cited including high-priority violations for shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 31, 2026
Denny's Restaurant in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Denny's Restaurant in Key West: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Denny's Restaurant in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections43 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Denny's Restaurant in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Denny's Restaurant in Key West last inspected?
- Denny's Restaurant in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Denny's Restaurant in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Denny's Restaurant in Key West are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Denny's Restaurant in Key West had?
- Denny's Restaurant in Key West has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Denny's Restaurant in Key West find?
- Denny's Restaurant in Key West was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Denny's Restaurant in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Denny's Restaurant in Key West 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.
- Has Denny's Restaurant in Key West had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Denny's Restaurant in Key West has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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