Dennys, 401 Se 1 Ave, Florida City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: DENNYS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 401 Se 1 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034
License #: 2326240
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 2/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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.cup with liquid drink next to microwave over prep area no lid no straw **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.under equipment
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.on the cook line under prep table
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.all shelves in kitchen soiled and around soda nozzle heads
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.on the cook line
  • 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.server touching toast while cutting with no gloves or any type of barrier to prevent hands from touching ready to eat food **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.utensil stored in the hand sink on the cook line next to the prep table **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Door handles
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/5/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Dry storage
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • 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 - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
8/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked with trays Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.creamer cups next to handsink Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside storage cabinets
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
  • Observed wall in disrepair.dry storage
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Critical - Hood suppression system tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • 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 update them
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.breaking raw eggshells and then handling plates with ready to eat foods
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.icecream
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.chlorine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.gaps around backdoor
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.in cookline
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/16/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.mens bathroom /handicap .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage gravy
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.dairy cooler/servers area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Quarter inch water on bottom/liquid eggs in metal container in it
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handwashing sink/kithen
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Top of microwave and area surrounding
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Butter bin overflowed
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Wafflle maker. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.Water heater room
  • Critical. Observed gas venting in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.waffle maker
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.spiket
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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