DENNYS REST 9589

Name: DENNYS REST 9589
Address: 5000 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33308, US
Rating: 94.4

5000 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

License #1600796

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94.4 Grade B / 100

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DENNYS REST 9589 in FORT LAUDERDALE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 11, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on August 11, 2025 shows 8 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 7 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-08-4] Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, at cookline and left side wait station.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left wait station Minute Maid juice station nozzles.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawer gaskets at cookline soiled.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers throughout kitchen area..
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator washed rinsed and sanitized and stored properly.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above ware washing area dry storage rack.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter ice scoop in water 70F, operator stored dry.
[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. Front counter scoop in container of sliced strawberries, operator removed.

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