Denny's, 11915 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Denny's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11915 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826
License #: 5806126
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned containers located on storage rack in front of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Torn gasket reach in cooler, located by server expo station. Butter cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pumpkin cream 46°, in reach in cooler located by server expo area. Cream left out by employee.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Small flies in dry storage room.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Butter cooler by server area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Operator discarded cracked egg. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Also, no vacuum breaker at the splitter.
5/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Located dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on ledge by fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach-in cooler where the pancake batter mix is stored, by kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black colored to go containers in dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At the mop sink.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak with ready to eat in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pancake batter covered while cooling.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils stored in plastic pans with debris and food residue.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacles not covered.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cleaned squeeze bottle contained old food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Frozen liquid eggs stored in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, located on cooler by the server station.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer, breaded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter temperature 44°, out for about 30 minutes per operator.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 47°, corrective action, pico was placed in reach-in freezer.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Sanitizing bucket stored on top of prep area at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can, at the hand washing sink on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blending tops stored in sink by ice cream station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pancake batter made today cooling in reach-in freezer covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
11/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Soda heads and juice heads in wait area have light build up
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Several warped , broken tiles noted and several tiles out of place
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Noted in kitchen
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Noted phone on shelf in kitchen and front prep counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under wait station heavily soiled
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Drawer gaskets under grill broken
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Noted under grill
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Noted on line utensils in pan in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Noted cook changing gloves on top of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Noted small flies in bucket by DMO and by front wait station
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid egg 51, sausage crumbles. 51 pancake batter 50. . Liquid egg 40 sausage 41. Pancake batter discarded turkey 45 discarded
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.2 spray bottles of cleaning chemical on shelf under prep table by portion bags and cooking oil **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within /- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Server station reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets with build-up.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk-in cooler racks.
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Two door upright reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 7/11/12.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine test strips not provided.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Small reach-in cooler under plates at cook line.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy mix cold holding at 46 degrees fahrenheit in reach-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7/11/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Partially cooked chicken wings cold holding at 46 degrees fahrenheit in two door upright reach-in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7/11/12. Repeat Violation. This violation must be corrected by : 7/11/12.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottle containing orange force stored next to to-go utensils.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink constantly running.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cooling drawers at associated eqiupment at end of cook line cold holding at 47 degrees fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 2/23/12.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal pans wet nesting.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4/22/12.
  • Observed debris accumulated on dish room floor.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cook line.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee preparing food not at cook line.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch.
  • Observed gaskets with build-up. Expo line reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by garbage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced meats and shredded cheese cold holding at 47 degrees fahrenheit.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing a watch.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter cold holding at 47 degrees fahrenheit in reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Rear of reach-in cooler at expo window under sour cream.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y connection at mop sink.
10/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. HA H BROWNS AT 61 AND 54 IN REACH IN REACH IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE . COOLIN LONGER THAN 6 HOURS. STOP SALE NOT ISSUED AS PER HandR DBC.
  • Critical - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.COOK USING BARE HAND TO HANDLE RTE FRENCH TOAST BREAD. WHEN ASKED FOR AOP . AS PER MGR AOP IN USE HOWEVER COULD NOT FIND AOP. NO ONE USING HAND SANITIZER
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.DISHWASHER PICKEDUP SOMETHING FROM FLOOR AND STARTED TOBHANDLE CLEAN DISH RACK. Corrected On Site.STOPED AND ASKED TO WASH HANDS
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.HASH BROWN 51 IN DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.PRIME RIB 45 CHICKN 45 DRAWER COOLER UNDER PREP TABLE Corrected On Site.UNABLE TO DETERMINEVTIME .MGR DISCARDED FOOD
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. IN A PAN AT EGG COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.CHICKEN SOUP AT 132 Corrected On Site.STIRRED AND CHECKED 138
2/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.AT EGG STATION ON COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. OPENED CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM AND BULK MILK
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.PANCAKE BATTER AT 50,LIQUID EGGS AT 45,HAM 47,CRUMBLED SAUSAGE AT 47, AND WHEAT PANCAKE BATTER AT 62 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IN REACH IN COOLERS ON LINE
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.EGG STATION COOLER NOT WORKING PRODUCT ON ICE. ESTABLISHMENT HAS OTHER UNITS AVAILABLE
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.ON LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.COOK CRACKED RAW SHELL EGGS AND THEN HANDLED RTE BREAD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS(ESTABLISHMENT USING AOP) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.JUST RINSED Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.MANAGER PREPARING FOOD ON COOK LINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed leaking pipe at 3 COMPARTMENT SINK plumbing fixture.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.BY FREEZER ON COOK LINE
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. CHEESES IN WALK IN COOLER AND SOUR CREAM IN SERVER COOLER
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.WHEAT BATTER AT 61 F AND PANCAKE BATTER AT 53 F. Corrected On Site. RE CHILLED AND CHECKED THE TEMPRATURE . EXPLAINED TIME AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL MEASURE
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.SAUSAGE LINK HOT HELD AT 129 F. Corrected On Site. COOK LEAVING HOLDING PAN HALFWAY OUT OF THE HEATING UNIT RESULTING IN TEMPRATURE LOSS IN FOOD STORED IN THE FRONT PART OF THE PAN. EXPLAINED TO MGR TO KEEP ENTIRE PAN IN HEATING UNIT WHEN NOT IN USE
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. OPEN 1/2 USED PANCAKE MIX BAG Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.FULLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED BELOW RAW FISH IN REACH IN FREEZER ON COOK LINE
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. COOK HANDLED RAW GROUND BEEF AND THEN HANDLED READY TO EAT BREAD(BUN) AND VEGITABLES
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. COOK CRACKING SHELL EGGS AND THEN HANDLING RTE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHER HANDLED SOILED DISHES AND THRN HANDLED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.MANAGER PREPARING FOOD ON COOK LINE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs at 75F room temperature. Stacking above cooler, less than 4 hours, rechill to 41F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wheat batter 56, pancake batter 50, Discarded , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment [backline pancake cooler] incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in back up pancake cooler holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit up front. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to pancake food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed sanitizing solution near egg station for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Observed residue build-up on walkin cooler shelves.
  • Observed walkin freezer gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ceiling tile located on it. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing between some of the floor tiles.
  • Lights over frontline counter missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item [neutralizer] stored by food [condiments]. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
7/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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