DENNY'S #7964

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects next to back door by electrical panels, next to office. Nothing landing on food or near food prep area. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine, rust like substance and black mold like substance. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment handles on reach in's with food debris on inside. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in back areas of restaurant not properly closed, with gaps, and hanging. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed racks in reach in freezer by cook line with coating peeling off shelving Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on freezer door. Door frozen shut, ice build up on floor and boxes. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave top area with food debris build up. Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with out labels on them. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut potatoes in reach in freezer on cook line not covered for protection. Observed operator covering potatoes with a lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (46 F - Cold Holding). Butter was placed in ice bath to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. General manager, Jackie Calkins' certification expired in February of 2022

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 4 servers, 2 line cooks and two managers present and handling food with no certified food manager present.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to show proof of employee training.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer has been removed.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At end of cooks line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above wait station / coffee maker damaged.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap bottom right hand side. Repeat from 06-26-2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing floor tiles in the cooks line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on cooks line under cooking equipment.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4-6 small flying insects at server station. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE foods in reach in cooler. Manager immediately moved eggs to the bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath and at bottom right of rear kitchen door. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of dirt, grease and debris on floors and baseboards in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile by ice machine. Warning

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed broken light shield in kitchen area . Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food buildup on kitchen line handles. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes then handle clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employee and manager. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 30+ small flying insects at back mop sink area Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles at mop area. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on inside of ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on cooks line soiled. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile at cooks line loose and in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over cooks line heavily soiled. Warning

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed dirty pans on dish rack. Observed employee remove and clean pan. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line worn with heavy grooves. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans on pan rack. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles on cooks line in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at waitress area soiled with food debris. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected at waitress station. Warning