DENNYS LATIN CAFE

Name: DENNYS LATIN CAFE
Address: 99610 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 66.9

99610 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5401911

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66.9 Grade F / 100

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DENNYS LATIN CAFE in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 23, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 6 minor.

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[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.
[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.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk in cooler.
[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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
[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.
[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.
[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-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.

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