Denny's Restaurant, 4102 W Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DENNY'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4102 W Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
License #: 6005997
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple gaskets on drawer coolers and cabinet coolers on cookone **Warning**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front server station cooler door hinges have been bent slightly just enough to disallow proper sealing and closure of the cooler doors. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: Operator has ordered new hinges and verified during inspection that units are maintaining PH/TCS FOODS 41° or below. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple gaskets on drawer coolers and cabinet coolers on cookone **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. COOKLINE employee. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: I spoke to the cook and advised him on proper hand washing after removing gloves and observed a change in his routine **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. COOKLINE employee. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: I advised the cook on proper time needed to thoroughly wash hands and observed a change in his routine **Warning**
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. PVC pipes which drain out from behind the ice machine in kitchen near office. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef patties 51° and raw chicken breasts 53° in COOKLINE drawer coolers. Liquid eggs at end of COOKLINE 51°. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: Products were all placed on ice baths to cool down. Operator to call service tech about refrigeration not working. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Ice cream scoops are being rinsed in server station hand sink. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: I spoke to the operator about this issue and he will begin keeping separate scoops in each ice cream tub to eliminate the need for rinsing between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. COOKLINE drawer coolers. **Warning**
07/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. DISHWASH area and in dry storage ceiling holes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two of four lights in dry storage not shielded **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No air thermometers located in west facing front counter reach in cooler. COOKLINE drawer and reach in coolers all lacking air thermometers. **Warning**
3/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Ceiling holes in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in dish area shelving above clean plates **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs being stored in sanitizer. COOKLINE. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One of four lights in dry storage not shielded. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All squeeze bottles on COOKLINE cold hold station unlabeled.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee proper procedure.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Kitchen chef
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bottle of degreaser stored in hand sink
1/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. DISHWASH area and in dry storage ceiling holes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over ice bin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse located on DISHWASH area shelf **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is broken and has exposed insulation on lower left portion **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Pumpkin pie in west facing front counter reaching n cooler not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. COOKLINE filters **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on COOKLINE in room temp water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two of four lights in dry storage not shielded **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No air thermometers located in west facing front counter reach in cooler. COOKLINE drawer and reach in coolers all lacking air thermometers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door has ice build up near the lower portion which prevent door from sealing properly **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. South facing front counter DIPPERWELL faucet pressure is too high for DIPPERWELL to function properly. Water from faucet spills onto floor instead of into well. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout kitchen and dish area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Uncovered raw steak next to open bag of raw chicken in COOKLINE drawer cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled utensil in front counter hand sink near restrooms **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. One of two managers lacking proof of CFM. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rehydrated HASHBROWNS not date marked in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by stacks of boxes. Exit near break room. **Warning**
1/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Holes in ceiling dry storage and rear hall
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.AC VENTS AND CEILING TILES DIRTY DUSTY
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.SQUARE TRAYS IN DRY STORAGE WET STACKED
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.DESSERT COOLER GASKETS
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.SCOOP NEAR FRIALATOR **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.LIGHTS IN REAR OF HOUSEM
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.HWS NEAR SODA FOUNTAIN also MEN'S RESTROOM
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer.ICE CREAM NOT COVERED
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.GROUND BEEF OVER WHOLE STEAKS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.CREAMER CUP CLEANED WITH FOOD DEBRIS REMAINING
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.NEAR NORTH HWS SPOON RINSED IN HWS
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.HWS NEAR SODA FOUNTAIN
9/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tiles/by dishmachine
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/by ice machine
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.top of dishmachine
  • Observed wall in disrepair.storeroom
12/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tiles/by dishmachine
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/by ice machine
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.pancake dispenser/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating.reach in cooler/cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.top of dishmachine
  • Observed wall in disrepair.storeroom
12/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.kitchen
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.employee restroom
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.cookline
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.frontline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice/frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.seafood /reach in freezer /cookline
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 10-03-1 Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. FRONT COUNTER _BOTH DIPPERWELLS
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. COOK LINE COOLER USED FOR THE STORAGE OF PANCAKE MIX DOESN'T CLOSE CORRECTLY _GAP ON TOP SIDE OF DOOR.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN FREEZER _OBSERVED DOOR FRAME AREA WITH LOTS OF ICE BUILD UP_
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CONTAINER WITH BAGS OF SYRUP_WALK IN COOLER
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FILTERS _DEEP FRYER
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELF and COUNTERS BY DEEP FRYER AREA
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. DRAWERS_COOK LINE
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HAND SINK NEXT TO SODA FOUNTAIN _FRONT COUNTER
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THE COOK LINE HAND SINK
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOP SINK_COVER MISSING and RUSTED
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. OBSERVED INVOICE FOR NEW FLOOR WORK_DISHROOM ETC
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. MOP SINK
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE and DISHROOM
7/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. HAND SINK NEXT TO SODA FOUNTAIN _FRONT COUNTER
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE and DISHROOM
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by : 07-10-12.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FILTERS _DEEP FRYER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELF and COUNTERS BY DEEP FRYER AREA
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. COOK LINE COOLER USED FOR THE STORAGE OF PANCAKE MIX DOESN'T CLOSE CORRECTLY _GAP ON TOP SIDE OF DOOR.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CONTAINER WITH BAGS OF SYRUP_WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. DRAWERS_COOK LINE
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. FRONT COUNTER _BOTH DIPPERWELLS
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THE COOK LINE HAND SINK
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALK IN FREEZER _OBSERVED DOOR FRAME AREA WITH LOTS OF ICE BUILD UP_
  • Observed wall in disrepair. MOP SINK
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. OBSERVED INVOICE FOR NEW FLOOR WORK_DISHROOM ETC
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. MOP SINK_COVER MISSING and RUSTED
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. FRONT COUNTER 0ppm QUAT Corrected On Site.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTED STAINLESS STEEL PANS IN STOREROOM
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. SEVERAL DAMAGED TILES ON THE MAIN LINE FLOOR
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. SEVERAL DAMAGED FILTERS
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 3 IN THE STOREROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.HALLWAY
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. INSIDE PIE STORAGE REACHIN
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. MAINE LINE HANDSINK
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.ICE BUILDUP ON FREEZER FLOOR
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. ICECREAM SCOOPS AT SERVERS AREA
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKIN FREEZER DOOR HEATER NOT WORKING CAUSING ICE BUILDUP
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKIN FREEZER DOOR IN DAMAGED
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WALKIN FREEZER DRIPPING WATER FROM CELING
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES IN THE WALKIN
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT ICE MACHINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHER
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Equipment in kitchen not cleaned often enough.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. on prep. line
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in kitchen next to grill
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-06-1 Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
9/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair. need cleaning
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cooking equipment
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
7/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sanitizing bucket other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager cooking in kitchen
  • In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. the bottom of microwave broken
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment need cleaning.
  • Observed the presence of mesh filters in a hood where grease laden vapors are produced. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. (wet)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under cooking equipment
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen broken tiles
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. kitchen
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. back hallway
2/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Rinse solution not clean. 3 compartment sink
  • Wash solution not clean. 3 compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook line
  • Critical. Reach-in coolers not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. cook line
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles kitchen floor
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cook line
  • Observed soiled ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. dinning room
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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