Denny's #8014, 4541 Hypoluxo Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DENNY'S #8014
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4541 Hypoluxo Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33463
License #: 6011855
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
09/19/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. BEHIND COOK LINE AND COOK LINE REACH IN COOLERS
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. EMPLOYEE DUMPING LIQUID HWS AT COOK LINE
09/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. WAITSTAFF HWS BEING BLOCKED BY CREAMERS CUPS
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. COOK LINE COFFEE CUP **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. WOMENS BATHROOM **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line prep table
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. LIGHTS BULB OUT **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. AT HWS **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. TILES MISSING _COOK LINE _
10/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DRAWERS UNDER THE FLAT TOP_AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 54f. ADVICED OPERATOR NOT TO STORE ANY PHF INSIDE THIS UNIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE 41f OR LESS. OPERATOR CALLED SERVICE TECH FOR SERVICE. PHF_MOVED and ICED DOWN.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SAUSAGE _DRAWERS UNDER THE FLAT TOP_MOVED and ICED DOWN.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found-1 ON THE WALL BY ANSUL SYSTEM BOX_OPERATOR CALLED SERVICE TECH and APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. TILES MISSING _COOK LINE _
10/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONT COUNTER REACH IN COOLER _OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP BEHIND THE FANGUARD and PIPE CONNECTED TO FANGUARD AREA. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN THIS UNIT AT 50f.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.MAKE TABLE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f-SOUR CREAM _FRONT COUNTER_MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER_(APROX 1hr)
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.DRAWERS UNDER THE FLAT TOP_COOK LINE COOLER _AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 58f-ADVICED OPERATOR NOT TO STORED ANy PHF INSIDE THIS UNIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE. 41f or less.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. MISSING INSIDE FRONT COUNTER MILK COOLER
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ITEMS STORED INSIDE COOK LINE DRAWERS REACH IN COOLER _LESS THAN 3hrs-MOVED TO WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. 1 MISSING TILE COOK LINE _STANDING WATER INSIDE THE MISSING TILE AREA
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOK LINE
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. POWDER SUGAR_DRY STORAGE Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. MILK COOLER FRONT COUNTER 46f. PHF_ICED DOWN and MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER. ADVISED OPERATOR NOT TO STORED ANY PHF INSIDE THIS COOLER UNTIL IS FIXED TO CODE 41f or LESS.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. NEW CONTAINER BUT THE DISPENSER IS NOT WORKING _WOMEN BATHROOM Corrected On Site. OPERATOR INSTALLED A NEW DISPENSER DURING MY INSPECTION.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair SOAP DISPENSER WOMEN BATHROOM NOT WORKING. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MILK_FRONT COUNTER COOLER _46f-LESS THAN 2hrs -MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. CONTAINER WITH BAG OF EGGS_ACCUMULATED WATER INSIDE THE CONTAINER DUE TO THE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE COOK LINE COOLER _EGG COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOK LINE COOLER _FOR EGGS
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.WATER LEAK UNDER THE DISHROOM RINSE SINK
4/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. SPEED RACK WITH BREAD BAGS NEXT TO HAND SINK KITCHEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.10-09
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. STANDING WATER INSIDE COOK LINE COOLER _(EGGS COOLER )
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.UNDER THE FLAT TOP
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.HAND SINK _DISHROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISHROOM
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE COOLER NEXT TO BURNERS
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ALL ITEMS _COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ALL ITEMS IN THE EGG COOLER _COOKLINE EXAMPLE CRUMBLED SAUSAGE & EGGS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COOKLINE COOLER ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP. NOTE PER COOK, THE UNIT WAS TURNED OFF WHEN HE ARRIVED THIS MORNING _7AM
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.EGGS COOLER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 53f
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.COOKLINE COOLER _WATER & FOOD RESIDUE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.DRAWERS _FREEZER UNDER DEEP FRYER Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.MOP SINK
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. DISPENSER FLASHING LIGHT_NOT WORKING _CANNOT GET PAPER TOWELS OUT_FRONT COUNTER HS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. MEN BATHROOM Corrected On Site.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.SERVER TOUCHING RTE STRAWBERRIES Corrected On Site.
5/5/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GALLON OF MILK LESS THAN 1 HR Corrected On Site.ALL PHF WERE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONT COUNTER MILK COOLER _OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE LINE BY THE FANGUARD _AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 51f
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CRUMBLED SAUSAGE _54f-LESS THAN 3 HRS OUT OF TEMPERATURE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BUCKETS OF PANCAKE MIXTURE STORED UNDER FANGUARD WITH ICE BUILD UP_DRIPPING WATER ON TOP OF BUCKET LIDS_COOKLINE COOLER BY WAFFLE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. WATER ON TOP OF COVERED CONTAINER _INSIDE _FRONT COUNTER _COOLER Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. BIH BLOCK OF ICE _FANGUARD AREA_INSIDE COOKLINE COOLER _USED FOR THE STORAGE OF WAFFLE MIXTURE ETC
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.STANDING WATER _FRONT COUNTER COOLER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue STANDING WATER _COOKLINE COOLER _WAFFLE MIXTURE COOLER
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN FRONT OF HS FRONT COUNTER
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in FREEZER gaskets. COOKLINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.MISSING GROUT & TILES_COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.COOKLINE _MISSING GROUT & TILES AREAS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.BROKEN_COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-13-1 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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DISHROOM CLEANING FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHROOM THEN HANDLING THE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISHMACHINE. NOTE: ADVICED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS & WASH DISHES AGAIN Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.FRONT COUNTER MILK COOLER_SHELF_
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.HASHBROWN & MAC N CHEESE _2 RUSTED SHELVES
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in FREEZER gaskets. COOKLINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.PIPE _DISHROOM
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.BACK DOOR
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.MISSING GROUT & TILES_COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-10-1 Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.BROKEN & MISSING TILES UNDER BACK DOOR
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.COOKLINE _MISSING GROUT & TILES AREAS Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-17-1 Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated WATER DROPS_LOTS OF CONDENSATION _OVER THE CLEAN DISHES DRAIN BOARD_DISHROOM .
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.BROKEN_COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10-10-09.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. SALMAN SHIRAZI This violation must be corrected by : 10-10-09.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 2 quarts-FRENCH TOAST MIXTURE , 2 QUARTS WAFFLE MIXTURE ,1/2 LBS CHEESES, OBSERVED COOK DISCARDING ITEMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ITEMS LESS THAN 4 HRS OUT OF TEMPERATURE WERE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER. ALL OTHER ITEMS WERE DISCARDED. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRONT COUNTER _MILK, CREAM CHEESES Corrected On Site. ITEMS MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COOKLINE COLD TABLE #1-AMBIENT 45f-NOTE: TOP SIDE OF UNIT A LOT WARMER_ICE BUILD UP This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FRONT COUNTER COOLER_AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 61f This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.FRONT COUNTER COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW SHELL EGGS CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE RTE TORTILLAS & CHEDDAR CHEESES _UPRIGHT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.EXAMPLE TOUCHING RAW SHELL EGGS THEN RTE BACON & TOASTS_COOKLINE NOTE ADVICED COOK TO WASH HIS HANDS Corrected On Site.SEE DENNYS AOP MANUAL PAGE #7 This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. CRACKING EGG THEN GRABBING RTE BACON & TOASTS Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • 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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DISHROOM CLEANING FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHROOM THEN HANDLING THE CLEAN DISHES FROM DISHMACHINE. NOTE: ADVICED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS & WASH DISHES AGAIN Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Critical. Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. COOK Corrected On Site.NOTE:ADVICED COOK TO USE SANITIZER This violation must be corrected by : 08-11-09.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.FRONT COUNTER MILK COOLER_SHELF_
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.HASHBROWN & MAC N CHEESE _2 RUSTED SHELVES
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.COLD TABLE #1 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.EGG COOLER NEXT TO BURNERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in FREEZER gaskets. COOKLINE Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.PIPE _DISHROOM
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. OBSERVED GRAPE TOMATO INSIDE HS_COOKLINE
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.FRONT COUNTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.MAIN ENTRANCE & COOKLINE , DISHROOM
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.BACK DOOR
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.MISSING GROUT & TILES_COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.BROKEN & MISSING TILES UNDER BACK DOOR
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.COOKLINE _MISSING GROUT & TILES AREAS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated WATER DROPS_LOTS OF CONDENSATION _OVER THE CLEAN DISHES DRAIN BOARD_DISHROOM .
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.BROKEN_COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY STORAGE ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.COOKLINE _RED EXTINGUISHER BEHIND FLAT TOP
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10-10-09.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. SALMAN SHIRAZI This violation must be corrected by : 10-10-09.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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