Dennys Rest 9594
1311 W Palmetto Park W, Boca Raton, FL 33486 · Permanent Food Service · License 6005175
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection6 high priority (4 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate-29
- Administrative complaint on Aug 20Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score51
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours. Walk in cooler: hash brown prepared at 7:50 (80°F at 9:54m- Cooling) product did not cool to 70°F in 2 hours.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
server station right side: butter (53°F - Cold Holding) Cook line flip top; pooled egg (45°F - Cold Holding) Operator states items not prepared or portioned today, and in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Flat top: cooked sausage (120°F - Hot Holding) Operator states items held for approximately 30 minutes. Operator reheated to 165°F to be hot held at 135°F or above.
Fixed on the spot
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours.
Walk in cooler: hash brown prepared at 7:50 (80°F at 9:54m- Cooling) product did not cool to 70°F in 2 hours. see stop sale.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Walk in freezer Raw breaded chicken patties stored over French fries. Reach in drawer cook line freezer left side, raw breaded chicken patties stored over onion rings. Foods not commercially packaged. Operator moved and properly stored.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Employee touched raw breaded chicken patties then touched clean spatula, to flip pancake without washing hands. Informed employee of proper handwashing. Operator then washed hands and put on gloves.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours. Walk in cooler: hash brown prepared at 7:50 (80°F at 9:54m- Cooling) product did not cool to 70°F in 2 hours, all boxes were touching each other no one inch separation between boxes. see stop sale.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.