Denny's Restaurant #1804, 1 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DENNY'S RESTAURANT #1804
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5403
License #: 2300799
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside walk in cooler/walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
11/12/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Rack use to store clean cups, **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath grill
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By end of cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Inside walk in cooler/walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.around edges of ric
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on storage shelves by cook line
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. At soup bowls
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.by cook line where plates are stored.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. At ice machine lid
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From dripping hose at end of cook line
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects by mop area. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaning supply next to coffee **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. At pan handle covers
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Waffle maker
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used as a dump sink..
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Containers for storing cream,
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter by coffee machine not date marked, and General manager does not know when it was changed.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By garbage **Corrected On-Site**
09/12/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath kitchen equipment by cook line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under and between cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
5/27/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath kitchen equipment by cook line.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. By cook libe
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. By prep table
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under and between cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mashed. Potatoes 120 f(manager discarded product voluntarily)
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cook line equipment.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
3/25/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath equipment on top of reach in cooler
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. By cook line
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 66 f( manager voluntarily discarded product). Unit was off at time of inspection and manager turned on unit.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Waffle maker at cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Between grill and reach in drawers at cook line
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At cook line
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.employee touching bread to toast. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by front station. Pest control service-6/22/2013
  • Intermediate - Employee trained using a state approved in-house training program not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Hand washing procedures
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Ismail H ASKARGEH 6/25/2008
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside drawers at front counter used to store biscuits and breads
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. At the time of inspection, manager unable to provide documentation of the approved food safety program.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(behind fryers)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.(kitchen helper)
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(electrical box rusted )
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[health policy posted] Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[missing end caps]
  • Critical - Observed lack of flow pressure measuring device on warewashing machine.[pssure @ 45 lbs]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW BURGER OVER STEAKS
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed lack of flow pressure measuring device on warewashing machine.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. behing ice equipment dishroom area
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WAFFLE MAKER
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. KITCHEN
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. waffle maker Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Air gap not installed.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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