Dennys in Miami Gardens
Last inspected:
19780 Nw 27 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056Part of: Dennys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Denny's in Miami Gardens has accumulated 232 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility was shut down in October 2022 for roach activity following four consecutive days of failed emergency order callbacks. A 2020 fire inspection cited a marked exit blocked with boxes. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine.
Most recent closure: October 24, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dennys in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
7.7
violations / inspection
7.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Dennys in Miami Gardens: Emergency Closure History (1)
Dennys in Miami Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022051792 | $400.00 | Oct 24, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Dennys in Miami Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked with empty boxes. For reporting purposes only. Employee removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Dennys in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections35 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Dennys in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dennys in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- Dennys in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Dennys in Miami Gardens last shut down?
- Dennys in Miami Gardens was last shut down on October 24, 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 Dennys in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dennys in Miami Gardens are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Dennys in Miami Gardens had?
- Dennys in Miami Gardens has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dennys in Miami Gardens find?
- Dennys in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dennys in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
- Yes, Dennys in Miami Gardens has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Dennys in Miami Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dennys in Miami Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dennys in Miami Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dennys in Miami Gardens has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Dennys in Miami Gardens been fined?
- Dennys in Miami Gardens has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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