Denny's #6844, 2004 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: DENNY'S #6844
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2004 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33607-2543
License #: 3904523
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ambient air thermometers not located in the warmest part of the cold holding units. All units on line.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surfaces of four burner stove.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Dish room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Dark brown boards on cook line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Cook line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. All units on cook line
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Two door freezer on cook line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Two micros on line
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Dish room
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers. On line
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink faucet leaking.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Mop room
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. All on line
11/13/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Reach in coolers on line
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Mop room
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Shelf over prep **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under equipment
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.cook line
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Two on cook line
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Dish room
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers on line.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Mop sink
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water in squeeze bottle.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk carton
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards on line
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dipper well does not have proper tube in drain hole. Not filling up.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream in ice cream freezer.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - No hand-washing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Boxes of hinged containers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All on cook line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water is not working properly. New unit going in on Thursday.
  • Intermediate - Interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cases of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Over ice cream cooler
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On line
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in empty dipper well. Tube for drain missing.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Two
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding drawers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer. Ice cream lids off 4 containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Surface of stove
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Cook line
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. On cook line
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Cook line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Coolers on cook line
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Five open containers of hash brown mix in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Door jam going into store room
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Both sides of cook line
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
8/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line.
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Edges of boards on cook line are chipped/cracked.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked shield over cook line.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of dressings and sauces.
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 1 door unit at ice cream freezer.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler 3 door.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in/on reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. top of 3 door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. vacuum breaker leaking at mop sink.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. inside back and inside side.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in folds of reach in cooler single door.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on surfaces of stove.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. cutting boards on line.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets of reach in coolers on line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. boards on cook line
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. cook line
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. cook line
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk carton
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. Corrected On Site.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. cooks line Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knifes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. observed 4 live roaches by water heater room. Orkin has been servicing restaurant on 10-25-10 and 11-30-10. scheduled to come out this week.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer food not six inches off floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin coolers/freezers on line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. all on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue. on cook line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. stove top and sides.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. shelves on cook oine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pot on service line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box of food containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. dish room
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
3/9/2010Routine - 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. milk cartons
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. on cook line
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. on line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. on cook line
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Drawer coolers
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. not with handle only touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. container on shelf not covered or turned up side down. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in cooler.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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