Denny's Rest, Ne 840 Palm Bay Rd Ne, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: DENNY'S REST
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: Ne 840 Palm Bay Rd Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1504805
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.- above toast station and on grill line
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.- sandwich station
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator states go thru it so quickly is why wasn't date marking waffle/pancake batter on line, time marked, recommended a dry erase board
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. - beef over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.-salsa and sliced tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
11/07/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair./ the cook line drawers under grill- they aren't in use at this time **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ drawers cooks line **Warning**
09/09/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface./ utilizing wiping cloths on shredded potatoes in draw **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ metal cambros **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom./ broken molding by exit door **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away./ left side cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps./ storage room **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink and dispensers **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair./ the cook line drawers under grill- they aren't in use at this time **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ drawers cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles./ utilizing aperture towels in between shredded cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ Drawers-under dishes cooks line sliced turkey, ham, Liquid eggs, potatoes, cut sausage 47- 50 degrees **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes/ lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ 45-53 degrees f ice bath recommended rapid chill in ice bath 3 1/2 hrs **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ shredded cheese ice bath 45-50 degrees f manager discarded **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ chili, sauce in hot hold for 3 1/2 hrs 112 degrees f recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees f/ reheated to 192 within 1/2 hr **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on tea/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment./ manager had employee empty and clean unit **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue./ cooks line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
09/08/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Through out kitchen,storage area and front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
4/21/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish area. Being regrouped this week. **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.cook line shelves, **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Through out kitchen,storage area and front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area and dish area. Pest control scheduled for this Monday. **Warning**
4/18/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean glasses not stored in a protected manner.observed water gripping on clean glasses at the wait station. Manager took glasses to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.cook line and dish area
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.due to grout missing around floor tiles causing food and water to stay in cracks and crevices. Manager states bid on floors to be fixed and construction should be in a few weeks.
  • Basic - Heavy Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of food debris.top of stoves
  • Basic - Kick plate missing on stove
  • Basic - Walls moderately soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.3 bay sink area and dish machine area **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Container of raw chicken strips over cooked foods in the reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - several Small flying insects in dish room, several
  • Intermediate - Interior of all reach-in coolers moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.cook line
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front counter
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ cambros
  • Basic - Heavy build up of grease in fry side drawers that aren't in use
  • Basic - Light replaced by mop sink after remodel
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting observed
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.Shawn's CFO card is being re ordered
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer , moderate amount
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.crew member used a no handled metal insert to get ice from the ice machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.service line reach in and cook line reach in coolers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked cold hold ham at 44? in the cook line pull out cold drawer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.on top of the dish machine
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. The plastic ice scoop is broken
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Black stains observed on walls in dishmachine area
  • Ceiling damage in the mens rest room
  • Cooked potatoes, sliced ham, and sausage at 51F
  • Server not using the scoop to get ice used the customer cup
  • Stop sale issued on out of temp plate foods
  • Critical - The backflow is not connected properly at the mop sink
  • Critical - The chlorine at the dishmachine is at 0ppm as tested. (Tech called)
  • The dumpster lid is open
  • The gaskets on 2 cold hold pull out drawers are not snug/tight fitting (No callback - stop sale issued cooler drawers not tight fitting)
  • Critical - The ice bin interior is stained
  • The pavement in the dumpster enclouse is heavily stained
7/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./cutting strawberries Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./portable
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up./cooks line
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./both drink and juice stations font line
  • Observed ice scoop/ metal cambros stored wire shelf with heavy/residue
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue./cooks line
  • Critical - Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment./black flag fly spray
  • Critical - Observed waffle iron stored soiled Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./split y mop sink
5/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor under reach in cooler heavily soiled Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture./riinse sink dishmachine area
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./cooks line refrigeration not maintaining phf's at 41 degrees f or below Repeat Violation.
  • Observed all cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of food debris,shelving cooks line
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity./cooks line water is at 112 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity./waite station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of all reach-in coolers and gaskets heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./butter front line recommended rapid chill
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./phf's on cooks line cooler recommended rapid chill Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./phf's top reach in cooler cooks line recommended rapid chill Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed several live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./coffee filters in waite station
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives on cooks line
  • Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair./employee handwashing sink pipe leaking/cookks line
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./front waite station and kitchen
7/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.RIC drawer under small grill ambient temperature is 57F.no warning issused has several RIC's on line
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.heavy accumulation of water on bottom of RIC under cold table
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor in dish area
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelves and outside cooler drawers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.found raw beef,raw chicken raw steaks in RIC drawers 50F + in cook line cooler drawers.Observed manager discarded Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.liquid egg 46F and diced ham 47F in top cold bar on cook line.recommend rapid chill. Corrected On Site.placed in ice bath.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw beef patties 45F and cooked diced potatoes 51F in cook line cooler drawers.recommend rapid chill
  • Observed server cutting board badly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.recommend resurface
  • Several Hood filters are in bad repair. For reporting purposes only.holes
  • Critical. Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bins wt server station.
  • Critical. Observed interior of cook line RIC drawer heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on cook line cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on all shelves on cook line
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.front line RIC Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under handsink in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy grease/food accumulated under all cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cottage cheese 47F in the cook line RIC. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.precooked sausage 49F in the cook line bottom drawer. Corrected On Site.applied ice Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.ambient temperature found at 55F in the cook line RIC by RIF.rechecked unit before ending inspection per owner stated it may have been in a defrost cycle and the ambient temperature is 41F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in All holding unit.RIC located by 2 door RIC
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer on the cook line heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on cook line shelves.
  • Observed heavy build-up of black substance on the walkin cooler shelves.
  • Observed floor mats in dish room with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets with heavy food build up build-up.
  • Observed All gaskets on cook line with HEAVY food accumulation
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.coffee filters Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.heavy water build up at the bottom of RIC.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.water at the bottom of front line RIC
  • mats in the dish room are heavily acculated with mold like substance and very stickt when walking on mats
  • Observed wall soiled with moderate accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/18/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./garlic butter-recommended rapid chill temperature done at 3 pm was at 38 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product c.l. draw # 1 & 2 stop sale Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./dessert cooler products
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ cut melons-manager discarded small amount Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./dessert cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures./ c.l drawers
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./prep area
  • Critical. Observed heavily soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./all cooks line coolers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of heavy food residue./front line
  • Mats and duckboards heavily soiled stick to when walking on
  • Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with heavy accumulated dust./light shields through out kitchen
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./water damage ceiling in the dishmachine area getting black like substance
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./ through out kitchen storage area
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./1 of lights in the storage area
9/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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