DENNY'S

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the probe thermometer calibration temperature. Coached operator on proper thermometer calibration methods. Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed upright reach in freezer in disrepair, no TCS food was stored in this unit, unit located at cook line next to the prep sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerated Reach in freezer drawer gasket torn, unit located at cook line next to the flat grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with food debris.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler Strip Door Curtain has slime like buildup. Observed exterior of ice machine has slime like substance around the motor and filter frame.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on the drain broad of the prep cooler located t cook line ham, raw steam thawing at room temperature.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), cook stated food was placed in unit for about an hour, cook removed food to another cooler to rapidly cool down. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill at cook line ham (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in cooler about 3 hours, manager removed food from unit and transferred it to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in unit for about 2 hours, cook decided to to discard tomatoes and transferred the rest of the food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed during the callback instruction the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill raw beef patty 43, raw beef 43F. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white 48F, 46F. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station cheese 48F. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 120F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding), cook stated food was placed in unit for about an hour, cook removed food to another cooler to rapidly cool down. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill at cook line ham (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in cooler about 3 hours, manager removed food from unit and transferred it to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding), as per cook food was stored in unit for about 2 hours, cook decided to to discard tomatoes and transferred the rest of the food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Observed during the callback instruction the refrigerated drawers underneath the flat grill raw beef patty 43, raw beef 43F. Observed at cook line in a prep cooler eggs white 48F, 46F. Observed in prep cooler at sandwich station cheese 48F. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink at cook line. Manager fixed dispenser on site. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observe several reach in coolers in the cook line not keeping food cold at proper temperature stipulated by the food code. Manager was aware of situation and called refrigeration technician. Refrigerated drawers under flat grill at cook line, prep cooler at sandwich station and upright cooler by the prep sink at cook line all cooler temperatures appropriate over 49 to 50F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on the upright reach in cooler by the prep sink at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. under counter reach-in-cooler, located at cook line by the hand wash sink interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed manager on proper method and he did it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled and ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

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

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

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed salad tongs on top of cut lettuce inside reach in cooler table at front counter. Manager sanitized salad tongs and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water on utensils container at 86F Manager put utensils water container to heat up on the stove. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen microwave interior soiled. Manager cleaned microwave interior. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet handle in disrepair, leaking faucet. At kitchen hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used as a dump sink, at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on storage area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee moved cellphone away from preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Manager connected a vacuum breaker on splitter to hose. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic lid stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed lid from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler and freezer.

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease buildup.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cook line reach in freezer and coolers.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink.