Denny's #8692
1290 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 · Permanent Food Service · License 1609822
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 24, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Walk in cooler- raw burger patties and raw meat balls over open case of smoked bacon. Manager placed bacon on top of raw meat,
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
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Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Ice cream scoop on water temperature (110°F). Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Cook line- 4 drawer coolers out of service.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Over ice scoop dispenser and next to large ice machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Cook line-under missing drawer- substantial build up of grease and old food residues
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.