DENNY'S OF OAKLAND PARK 7458

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut strawberries (42F-49F - Cold Holding) in over stack container. Held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator divided into smaller containers. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with hose attached at mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2024

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen onions and peppers vegetables on the floor in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line ext to cold station.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage air on cook line

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in beverage air on cook line cooked meatballs and raw salmon not covered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef 37F being thawed in a pan of standing water. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries stored over diced and sliced onions in walk-in cooker.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in mop area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind compressor and on the floor in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle sanitizer stored in handwashing sink front counter. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at hand washing sink. Opposite dishwasher area and cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on dish rack. Operator returned pan to be rewashed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup walk-in freezer behind compressor.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sausage crumbles in drawer below flat top. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage Air on cook line

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor Ice buildup Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

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. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator adjusted the sanitizer now at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth and soapy water in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacles in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer an open bag of mozzarella sticks. Operator closed bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Observed dishwashing sanitizer solution less than 50ppm. Operator changed the sanitation solution. Retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over milk in walk-in freezer. Operator relocate raw ground beef and stored properly Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:13AM, liquid eggs cold holding at 47F. Per operator, eggs placed in unit at 9:15 AM. Advised operator to place on ice pack or in walk-in freezer to quick chill. At 11AM, liquid egg temped out at 37F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no additional vacuum breaker added at mop sink where splitter added.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 10:15, Pico stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator pico was made at 9:15 the previous day. Pico has been held for over 25 hours without date marking.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee's drink stored on prep table. Operator relocate drinks Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tile in front of grill area at cookline.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris buildup in microwave.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of heavy food debris buildup on cooking equipment at cook line.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed at cook-line areas.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to eliminate contamination. Operator placed filters in a bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bag of pancake mix stored on preparation table not covered. Operator removed and covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over milk in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen area at mop sink- observed ceiling tile missing.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed above fryer. Operator added hood filter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit- observed wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3-4 live flies in dining room. Operator removed 2 live flies and sanitized area. -Observed 4-5 live flies in ware wash area, landing on racks holding dirty glasses in kitchen, no food contact. Operator removed 2 live flies and sanitized area. -Observed 2-3 live flies next to cook line in kitchen, no food contact. Operator removed 1 live fly and sanitized area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Observed 1 live fly flying around by bar area by frontline. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tile water damage next to hand wash sink at cook line in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Observed water damaged ceiling tile by hand sink at cookline in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Observed current Hotels and Restaurants license on electronic device. Operator states he will print license for display. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile cracked with standing water at cook line in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Observed cracked floor tile by cookline. Time Extended

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor in dry storage area.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on container next to container with butter.

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 cracked eggs stored with eggs on cookline.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (44-45°F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler dated 9/8/2021 see stop sale

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed raw shell eggs at 68°F on cookline. Operator placed on ice for quick chill. 2) Observed steak in drawer on cookline (45-46°F - Cold Holding) 3) Observed raw chicken (48-49°F - Cold Holding) in drawer cooler on cookline . 4) Observed cut tomatoes (42-52°F - Cold Holding) in cold unit on cookline. Operator removed over-stacked portion and place to cool 5) Observed beef (44-45°F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler dated 9/8/2021 see stop sale Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by handwash sink on cookline. Observed mold like substance on wall in dish washing room Observed mold like substance on floor in dish room