Denny's, 840 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Denny's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 840 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34759
License #: 5907893
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink, all.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, cold unit in front of grill on the corner.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, lettuce, cheese sausage links, spinach all at 56°. Plan of time as public health control will be in place, until unit is fix and reach a temperature of 41°F or below.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Clean utensils, cups and plates stored in dirty rack.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Soup/chowder/chili hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food was reheated immediately **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, all also inside cold drawers.
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor Mats soiled, at kitchen and walk in cooler / walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site**
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface, underneath cooking equipment
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, all drain
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink, inside kitchen by evidence of food debris
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, underneath cold drawers at cook line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink inside kitchen facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, both areas. Repeat Violation. 04/02/12
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, handycap sink in men restroom drain slow.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, sausage links, at steam table.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. no warning issued at this time gloves are being utilized
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, along all base board against wall in the dinning room.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, inside all stainless steal cabinet at servers area, also standing water underneath icebin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, around flat grill and under it. Repeat Violation. 03/21/12
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on lemon slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dishmachine floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, cook at cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall, at dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, server area infront of magerine station.
4/2/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter at bread station at 70 degree F . Corrected On Site. Food was discarded. At callback inspection margerine was 67 degree
  • Critical - Violation: 22-19-1 Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on/around soda dispensing nozzles, at waitres station . Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, inside kitchen .
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, around hands wash sink.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, all cold drawers in kitchen. Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, in between cooking equipment .
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation. 09/13/11, 02/02/11
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
3/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, preparation table in front of cooking equipment at 67 degree . Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, all cold drawers in kitchen. Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, in between cooking equipment .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, around hands wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on/around soda dispensing nozzles, at waitres station . Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation. 09/13/11, 02/02/11
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, by evidenced of food debris in it.
  • Observed hole in ceiling, at water heater area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, inside kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, butter at bread station at 70 degree F . Corrected On Site. Food was discarded.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, food inside preparation table in front of cooking equipment at 67, sausage and garlic butter, and butter. Repeat Violation. 09/13/11
1/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/9/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, ham, turkey, eggs, eggs wash, cooked steak all at 59 degrees F At call back inspection ham was at 44 eggs wash was at 45.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in cooler/preparation table in front of cooking equipment, all food at 59 degree F.
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation. 02/11/11
  • Critical - Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-24-1 Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, at waitres station.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, all hand wash sink.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue/water build-up inside reach in cooler in front of cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt inside all cold drawers in kitchen. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11 02/02/11
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, all units. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, rack next to dry storage room.
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures with loose cove inside kitchen and dry storage room.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11 At callback inspection there was grease and trash accumulated behind cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11 At callback inspection walk in freezer has food debris on floor and ice water.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor, underneath soda boxes, soda syrop.
  • Violation: 37-19-1 Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers and pictures at dinning area. Repeat Violation. 02/02/22
9/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in cooler/preparation table in front of cooking equipment, all food at 59 degree F.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, rack next to dry storage room.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, at waitres station. is an automatic machine and doesn't dispense any soap 01/01/11 Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt inside all cold drawers in kitchen. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11 02/02/11
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, all hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, at waitres station.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation. 02/11/11
  • Observed floor and wall junctures with loose cove inside kitchen and dry storage room.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, underneath reach in cooler with drawers in front of cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor, underneath soda boxes, soda syrop.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, all units. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11 02/02/11
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers and pictures at dinning area. Repeat Violation. 02/02/22
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, cell phone and speakers at preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, ham, turkey, eggs, eggs wash, cooked steak all at 59 degrees F
  • Observed residue/water build-up inside reach in cooler in front of cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). ham, cooked steak, turkey, eggs, cheese, wipping cream.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Repeat Violation. 02/02/11
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, 4 inside kitchen .
9/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food, chef.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, water heater area. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, next to dishmachine .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, sink next to dishmachine .
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt inside drawers underneath cooking equipment, at cook line. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • 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, chef.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, interior ice machine white plastic cover disrepair .
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved, inside dry storage room.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, water heater and water softener area. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink, preparation sink,and did not used soap or papel towel to dry them
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, all gaskets of all reach in cooler inside kitchen .
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled, white one inside kitchen. Repeat Violation. 01/11/11
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food, waitress station . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, at mop sink.
2/2/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food, wash vegetable inside walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, 3 bag of bread behind bread cart, and it got wet. Food was discarded by person in charge. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, for salt and pepper.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, white one inside kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, all units at weitress preparation station .
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt underneath all drawers at cook line.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, male bathroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, concrete not seal at water heater area.
  • Observed grease/food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing waterwater heater and water softener area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, inside dry storage room .
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, shelled eggs, ham, cooked onions. This is the preparation unit in front of cooking equipment at the corner. Person in charge place ice bag on top of potentially hazardous food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Preparation unit at the corner in front of cooking equipment, maintaning a temperature of 45 degree F on food. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, at all reach in units at cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, at the kitchen.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. For the unit under the grill, by evidence of food temperature and ice build up in the back of the condensor. Operator has contact maintance. Other units are available.
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning. At the storage room.
5/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. For foods at the cook's line reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Discarded by operator.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. For sour cam at the front counter unit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. For the unit under the grill, by evidence of food temperature and ice build up in the back of the condensor. Operator has contact maintance. Other units are available.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. The ambient temperature of walk in cooler is 47 F. One fan not working.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.For the front counter unit by evidence of food temperature at 50 f and the condensor frozewith a block of ice.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Out of battery. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. For utensils by the bread station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At the cook's line unit.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Light not functioning. At the storage room.
5/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line. Operator states that is using time as a public health control, however no plan is available or any time marking on the food or any where else is documentation for this procedure.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. For french toast mix at the cooks line.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. For the toast right under the paper towel dispenser.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. A couple of cases in the walk in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to dipping well not functioning.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. By evidence of utensils in the hand sink at the cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Raw eggs in the cooks line then ready to eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Residue of foods in the cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On the dishwasher racks for washing dishes.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.At the dishwasher area.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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