Merritt Island, Brevard County

DENNY'S

75 E MERRIT ISLAND, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jul 24, 2024
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 23000122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not fully close under own weight - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 23000120

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 23000121

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom and hallway in front of restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Still present Time Extended

Jul 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

28-26-5

Detail 22992957

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Drain beneath sink in dish area backs up and over flows into walking areas when dishwasher is running. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22992960

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind front bar counter cut melons (47F - Cold Holding); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding)

32-04-4

Detail 22992956

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not fully close under own weight

36-22-4

Detail 22992962

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line

23-03-4

Detail 22992959

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls behind cook line have an accumulation of grease

36-64-5

Detail 22992958

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom and hallway in front of restrooms

22-16-4

Detail 22992961

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Accumulation of mold like substance on shelves

Jan 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 22588712

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on flat top cooked sausage (121F - Hot Holding)

31B-02-4

Detail 22588709

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom. Operator stocked Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 22588713

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters for coffee makers and ice machine have not been replaced in accordance with manufacturers requirements

10-07-4

Detail 22588711

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter. Utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22588714

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in coolers across from dish area and walk in cooler shelves are soiled

25-06-4

Detail 22588710

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service lids stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted

14-17-4

Detail 22588708

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted and chipping

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 22355583

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Operator diluted Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22355589

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22355584

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear corner wall and Sliding cover for ice bin of soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22355587

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and walls over cook line have an accumulation of dust

10-07-4

Detail 22355586

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop on service line is stored in standing water at 120°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22355588

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping

29-08-4

Detail 22355585

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Consistent dripping from pipe behind dishwasher

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21994076

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is refilled with sanitizer and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Sanitizer is empty, discontinued use and sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink with Quaternary.

10-05-5

Detail 21994079

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 125F Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21994075

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator.

22-20-5

Detail 21994078

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance around ice chute area inside machine Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21994077

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21994074

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current

22-08-4

Detail 21994073

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave has build up of old food debris. Corrected On-Site

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 16

12A-20-4

Detail 21663069

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed dishwasher scrape soiled dishes then rinse hands with cold water in 3 compartment sink and then go to gloves to handle cleaned dishes, corrected and re-educated.

29-42-4

Detail 21663055

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker attached at wrong place in the splitter. Repeat Violation

53B-15-4

Detail 21663059

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. R. Hartman, dishwasher.

12A-03-4

Detail 21663062

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dishwasher use 3 compartment sink to wash hands. Corrected and re-educated Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21663066

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of door and ceiling of ice bin. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 21663063

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Area in back room over walkway, missing piece of ceiling.

14-09-4

Detail 21663056

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.large make table on cooks line.

14-11-5

Detail 21663067

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.broken door gasket reach in cooler, cooks line.

36-22-4

Detail 21663068

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks Iine. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 21663057

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21663060

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back water heater room , broken missing tiles and on front line cooks area. Repeat Violation

10-03-4

Detail 21663070

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Not working at all, soiled fisher in place, corrected

23-03-4

Detail 21663061

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line soiled.

36-64-5

Detail 21663058

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. As you enter location, very odorous in dining room/ hostess station.

22-16-4

Detail 21663064

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in freezer ion front line and under lid to make table on cooks line soiled, old food. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21663065

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.wall behind cooks line heavily soiled.

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 21160680

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib in mop sink and water heater areas Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21160681

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained/grooved and no longer cleanable Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine have an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

36-51-4

Detail 21160682

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Multiple broken tiles throughout kitchen areas Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21160684

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets in disrepair on cook line Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21160683

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at dipper well on service aisle at 129°F. Operator replaced water. 167°F Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 21160679

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling vents and tiles surrounding have an accumulation of dust in food preparation/cooking areas

Nov 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20657249

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Primed, rechecked 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-05-4

Detail 20657255

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Used cell phone then handled clean sanitized wares. Re-educated

29-42-4

Detail 20657254

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink requires vaccuum breaker on fresh water outlet side of splitter. Suggest relocating vacuum breaker that is above splitter to connection where red hose is.

16-21-4

Detail 20657253

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20657250

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket cookline cooler, both sides torn.

36-12-4

Detail 20657248

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Low Grout lines in various areas. Broken baseboard entry to dish area.

38-07-4

Detail 20657251

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage, several green end light bulbs.

08B-17-4

Detail 20657252

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over prewashed salad. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-32-5

Detail 20532183

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near ice machine back room Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 20532185

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 20532186

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under and behind equipment soiled and debris Floor grout lines with low grout thru kitchen area old food debris with standing water on floor of the cooks line Full cooks line in need of cleaning, walls , hoods, floors and equipment. Floor drains all thru location soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20532187

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

36-68-5

Detail 20532184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 20Total: 24

12A-07-5

Detail 20369849

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed line cooks changed tasks and change gloves without first hand washing, reeducated and corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-35-5

Detail 20369851

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20369839

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fully cooked sausage links ; (128°F - Hot Holding) placed on line 45 mins prior, reheated to 165°; within 20 mins.; () Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20369846

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.interior of ice bin on wait station in front line. Standing water in reach in cooler on front line. White portable cutting boards soiled Interior of all reach in cooler and reach in freezer units in cooks Lin's soiled and holding standing water Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20369843

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20369845

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20369838

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near ice machine back room Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20369834

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20369836

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Multiple units in location not maintaining temperature. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 20369856

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door with gap at bottom of door. Repeat Violation Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20369837

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20369844

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under and behind equipment soiled and debris Floor grout lines with low grout thru kitchen area old food debris with standing water on floor of the cooks line Full cooks line in need of cleaning, walls , hoods, floors and equipment. Floor drains all thru location soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20369841

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation Warning

36-68-5

Detail 20369847

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20369853

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20369835

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Display thermometer on egg holding unit in DEF mode, no temp displayed, operator added ambient air thermometer to inside of unit. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20369840

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door to reach in cooler units gaskets soiled Handles to reach in cooler unit soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

36-64-5

Detail 20369833

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20369842

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 20369852

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple refrigeration units on front cooks line not operable, not maintaining minimum temp of 41°. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20369854

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20369848

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Attached equipment on cooks line heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

36-30-4

Detail 20369855

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Cooks line under and behind equipment in dishroom and cooks line. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20369850

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning