DENNY'S

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container on cook line beside cook line. The cook discarded cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in coffee station used as a dump sink. Educated operators to only use handwashing sinks for handwashing only. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working.

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

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface in stand up reach-in freezer on cook line.

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler. The cook discarded the cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed GM Time As Public Health Form HR 5022-090. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed mold like substance inside microwave on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); egg wash (54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager discarded the ham and egg wash. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink beside storage rack. The operator replaced paper towels in paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

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 Manager Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. Corrective Action Taken

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

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 reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 49F.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water draining on floor from ceiling tile in kitchen. The manager stated a work order has been placed for water leakage. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink beside storage rack in kitchen turned off. The GM turned hot water on at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sever reach-in cooler gasket torn on cook line.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The GM had microwave on cook line cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The GM placed a cover over the coffee filters. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Observed cook without hair restraint but GM had him place a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from deep frier.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The manager moved coffee filters in container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw salmon in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in storage area.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in storage area.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ground beef (53F - Cold Holding) in reach-in that prepared 8/17/22 that was not properly cooled down to 41F. The manager discarded ground beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching aprons and pants then engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

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/. The manager return to establishment during Inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates across from reach-in cooler not protected.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. Corrected On-Site

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Observed Certified Manager Certification Expired. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from deep frier. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed rust on wet chemical system above holding rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from deep frier.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair on cook line.

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.

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

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on microwave handle.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach-in cooler gasket tore across from cook line and stand up reach-in freezer across from deep fried.