Denny's Restaurant #8698

1150 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146 · Permanent Food Service · License 2318042

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 70 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Jul 21 follow-up · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Jul 21 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 10 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-18
Administrative complaint on Jul 20, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score70

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul202026

Routine inspection

12 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  At time of callback inspection still observed.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  At time of callback inspection still observed.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Still observed.
  More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed throughout kitchen area approximately 9+ live small flying insects found flying and landing on walls and shelves at cook line, at dry storage area, at entrance of kitchen and next to ice machine.
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  Observed for cook line paper towel dispenser.
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed at walk in freezer box of cinnamon balls stored uncovered. Operator covered.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed at walk in cooler in a container if chocolate chips. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed at microwaves at cook line.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed throughout at cook line reach in coolers.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed prep tables and stove burners soiled with grease and food build up.
  Repeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed at microwaves at cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed for hot dog boxes stored under ceiling vent. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at cook line floors.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed walls soiled along cook line area.
  Repeat violation
  Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
  Observed 1 cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website