DENNY'S RESTAURANT #8698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: 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 gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Observed counters and stove grids at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. Operator began to clean. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: At time of callback inspection still observed. Time Extended

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter salad station bowls and plates not stored inverted from over head.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout cook line and dish washing area. Operator began to clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen prep area and dry storage area behind shelves and fixed equipment.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counters and stove grids at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for pancake batter mix at cook line coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at entrance of cook line hand sink faucet leaking.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles drooping and peeling.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counters at cook line and under fixed equipment at cook line soiled with food remnants. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line reach in cooler.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at cook line hand sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for pancake batter mix and hollandaise sauce at cook line coolers.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filter soiled with grease build up.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at prep line of kitchen used as dump sink with food remnants inside.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook line.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at lobby/ dining area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under tables in lobby/ dining area old food debris and residue.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed lobby lighting soiled with dust build up.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored on top of pasteurized bagged liquid eggs. Operator removed and stored shelled eggs in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation

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 in a container of raw mushrooms at cook line. Operator removed and stored upright. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at all microwaves and ovens, soiled with excess food residue. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers and freezers soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at all ranch in coolers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at cook line soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line and walk in cooler, chicken patties stored in thank you to go bags.

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 at reach in cooler below cook line salmon (47F - Cold Holding).

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler below cook line salmon (47F - Cold Holding). As per cook since last night. Chef removed and discarded salmon. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed in one microwave a cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy reach coolers at cook line unable to open/ hard to open.

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for microwave at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed areas under prep table and grill soiled with old food debris not cleaned. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler under salad station at cook line.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at cook line soiled with grease build up.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers opposite oven:; sausages (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese,american (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hrs ago,removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the prep sink .

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at the cookline above oven soiled, ware washing area.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the large walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, low boy., drawer units cookline.. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris,drawer unit cookline. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease, unit above fryers.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the back of the fryer by the cook line soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib in front of the walk in cooler missing a vacuum breaker.x

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Also inside reach in cooler by the cook line soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed a can of coke stored inside the ice machine. The manager removed the drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the kitchen.