DENNYS REST 9590
650 N SR 7, Margate, FL, 33063
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 11, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 2
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (2)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Bottom reach in cooler : Uncooked turkey bacon 50F, sliced cheese 49F , in unit less than 4 hours,
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Bottom reach in cooler : Uncooked turkey bacon 50F, sliced cheese 49F , in unit less than 4 hours, observed double bagged and at times drawer opened too long, operator moved items to another cooler. 2) 4 door reach in cooler: meatballs 47F, in unit under 4 hours, operator move to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portion today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: 1)Bottom reach in cooler - sliced cheese 38-39F, sliced ham 38-39F, turkey bacon 40F 2) 4 door reach in cooler - sliced ham 45F, meatballs 45-46F. Operator unable to determine how long items were stored in unit. Observed gasket gaps in 2 of the doors. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reaching cooler : TCS batter 46F at 10:00 (cooling since 4am) to 38 at 10:30am .
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reaching cooler : TCS batter 46F at 10:00 (cooling since 4am) to 38 at 10:30am . Observed cooling covered in deep container. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Now 38F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-11: Reach in cooler - Batter - cooling 1.25 hours at 9:25am, 45-52F - at 9:55am 48-50F. Observed item in tall covered plastic container. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. Operator placed in shallow pan and moved to second walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective action taken. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
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.