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Mixed Health Record
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DENNY'S RESTAURANT in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 1 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 18, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-34-4] Interior of walk in cooler ceiling with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet towel on top prep table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach on cooler door handles soiled with food debris and grease at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser inside men bathroom in despair. Manager removed dispenser during inspection.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at cook line. Manager moped dried during inspection.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake batter (44F-Cold Holding ) inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored inside walk in freezer - 2nd pancake batter (41F- Cold Holding )
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels inside men bathroom (private stall). Manager provided during inspection.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food and standing water. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table at cook line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket . Employee removed and stored properly.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed inside womens bathroom.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors in despair at cook line.
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