DENNY'S #8564

Observed handwashing sink at back prep area without soap. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of soap. COS: Soap dispenser was refiled.

Observed hard boiled eggs cooling in prep-top cooler. Observed french toast batter cooling in tightly lidded container reach-in cooler. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: using rapid cooling equipment; stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath. COS: French toast batter container was placed in walk-in freezer and hard boiled eggs were placed in an ice bath.

Observed improper cold holding of TCS foods in prep top cooler the main kitchen (Sliced strawberry 50, sour cream 45). TCS foods were prepped less than n2 hours prior. CA: TCS foods shall be coldheld at 41F or below. COS: CFSM relocated sliced strawberries and sour cream to walk in freezer for rapid cooling.

Observed sanitizing wash cloth stored on surface below grill. CA: In use sanitizing cloths shall be stored in sanitizer. COS: Sanitizer cloth was removed and placed in dirty cloth bin.

Observed boxes of napkins stored directly on the floor behind bar area in dining room. CA: All equipment and utensils shall be stored at least 6" off the ground. COS: CFSM relocated napkins to storage 6" above the ground.

Observed missing electrical cover for small electrical box at prep line. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair COS: CFSM will have cover replaced.

Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled with chemical common name. CA: Working containers used for storing toxic materials shall be clearly labeled with the chemical common name. COS, sanitizer spry bottle was labeled.

Observed employee cooking food without a hair restraint. CA: Employees working directly with food must use hair restraint. COS, hair restraint provided.

Observed wet sanitizer towel stored with sanitizer spray bottles. CA: Wet wiping cloths are to be stored in sanitizer buckets in-between uses. COS, wiping cloth was discarded. If using sanitizer spray bottle use disposable towels to clean dining room tables.

Observed butter scoop not stored in enough water to cover the scoop head. CA: Utensil food contact surface must be completely submerged in water with minimum temperature of 135F. COS, scoop container refilled with water to allow the scoop head to be submerged.

Observed cooler pull handles soiled, not cleaned to sight and touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of pull handles.

Observed employee phone stored ontop of in-use cutting board. CA: Employee personal items must be stored away from food prep and food contact areas. COS: Phone was removed from cutting board and cutting board was cleaned.

Observed low hot water pressure for handwashing sink at warewashing area. Corrective Action: Workorder in place, will perform informal follow-up on 01/30.

Observed spoons in handwashing sink at beginning of inspection. Corrective Action: Spoons were removed from handwashing sink.

Observed multiple sanitizer buckets not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: Sanitizer buckets were refilled and now reading at 300 PPM quaternary ammonium.

Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean.

Observed buildup and residue on clean dishes on dish rack. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to clean.

Observed buildup and residue on interior of ice machine lid and on plastic baffle. Observed buildup on interior of ice bin in front. Corrective action: PIC was notified; employee assigned to clean.

Observed package of hard boiled eggs with use by date of 1/23/2025 and inspection performed on 1/27/2025. Corrective Action: Manager chose to discard hard boiled eggs.

Observed multiple tiles throughout the kitchen broken or missing. Corrective Action: Work order placed with repairs scheduled for March 2025. Will perform informal inspection on 3/31.

Observed improper cold holding of TCS food items above 41 degrees in chef base drawer cooler without active time control. Cooked brisket 44-50 degrees, raw bacon 48 degrees, sausage links 44 degrees, ambient temperature 47 degrees. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, per discussion with PIC, food items were past the 4 hours and no temperature records. Food items were discarded. Per CFSM maintenance was called and is scheduled to service the walk-in cooler today.

Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean.

Observed interior of ice scoop holder soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean.

Observed drink nozzle with buildup. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Drink nozzle replaced.

Observed multiple tiles throughout the kitchen broken. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM is aware. Work order placed. Will perform informal inspection on 2/29.

Observed multiple leaks throughout the kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM aware and is to place a workorder. Will perform informal inspection on 2/29.

Observed improper cold holding of TCS food items above 41 degrees in walk-in cooler without active time control. Diced tomatoes 47 degrees, mac-n-cheese 48 degrees, deli turkey 46 degrees. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM, food items were within time parameters. Verified food temperature records for walk-in cooler from today at 9:30AM were 41 degrees or below, all items were between 36 - 38 degrees. TCS food items were moved by CFSM to walk-in freezer until walk-in cooler is repaired. Per CFSM maintenance was called and is going to service the walk-in cooler today.

Observed several packages of hard boiled eggs with use by date of 5/22/2023 and inspection performed on 5/24/2023. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM discarded hard boiled eggs.