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DENNYS LATIN CAFE

99610 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5401911

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Quick take

DENNYS LATIN CAFE in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major, 13 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in standing unit 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.
  • [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.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • [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.
  • [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding) dated 03/12 in standing unit across preparation table at kitchen area. Employee discarded during inspection.
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside seasoning container at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
  • [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.
  • [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.
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