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DENNYS REST 9589

5000 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308

Warning Issued

Most recent inspection

Date
September 2, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Warning Issued
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
9
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (9)

  • 12A-27-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then picked up clean plate for another order with out first washing hands. Reviewed Handwashing. Employee washed hands.

    High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then picked up clean plate for another order with out first washing hands. Reviewed Handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cook line Fryer- freezer drawer- raw chicken stored over ready to eat onion rings. Operator stored all items properly.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cook line Fryer- freezer drawer- raw chicken stored over ready to eat onion rings. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    High Priority

  • 36-22-4

    Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under Cookline- freezer drawer unit.

    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under Cookline- freezer drawer unit. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 14-69-4

    Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor and ceiling.

    Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor and ceiling. **Warning**

    Basic

  • 06-01-5Corrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mac and cheese thawing in standing water. Reviewed proper thawing. Operator moved item to walk in to continue thawing process.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mac and cheese thawing in standing water. Reviewed proper thawing. Operator moved item to walk in to continue thawing process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 22-02-4Repeat

    Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left side prep area Minute Maid orange juice nozzle visibly soiled.

    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left side prep area Minute Maid orange juice nozzle visibly soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 12B-01-4Corrected on site

    Cook on cook-line eating while preparing food.

    Basic - Cook on cook-line eating while preparing food. Observed operator remove food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

  • 53B-01-5

    No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

    Intermediate

  • 12B-12-5Corrected on site

    Cook was drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded drink

    Basic - Cook was drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator discarded drink**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

    Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.