DENNYS LATIN CAFE

Name: DENNYS LATIN CAFE
Address: 99610 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 76.7

99610 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5401911

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76.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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DENNYS LATIN CAFE in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 8 critical, 3 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 23, 2026 shows 18 observation rows: 5 critical, 3 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty container inside hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding) dated 03/12 in standing unit across preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease accumulated under fryer ps and flat grill at kitchen area. Also under equipment throughout kitchen.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding) dated 03/12 in standing unit across preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered at walk in cooler.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw oxtail stored above raw shrimp on shelves at walk in cooler.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date on shelves at walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked sausages on shelves at walk in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside seasoning container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef (frozen) at kitchen area, employee moved ground beef to walk in cooler.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food containers at walk in cooler.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall behind toaster at front counter.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw oxtails stored above raw fish fillets on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oxtails stored above cooked pork on shelves at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler, employee covered food during inspection.

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