Denny's, 925 Duval St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Denny's
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 925 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402675
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles
6/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.Around ice machine
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Underneath trays
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water leaking in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HWS at dishwash area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Stereo and speakers
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.refrigerator
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in-freezer gaskets.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in freezer shelves soiled with food debris.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.light shields
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door trim has hole
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles Corrected On Site.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dishwash area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.cook line refridgerator door
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.kitchen by stoves
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.store room dry storage
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.food trays
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.kitchen
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.cook line
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.wALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.wALK IN COOLER beef over chips
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.ants by th4 tea dispenser
5/17/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/1/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. SCOOP INSIDE CONTAINER WITH CROUTONS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER CONDENSING WATER INSIDE UNIT
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. SEVERAL PHFS (MILK, CREAM CHEESE, BUTTER)
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/20/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE FAILING TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING SOILED and CLEAN DISHWARE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER ICE BIN COUNTER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON DISHWARE RACKS
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed grease/debris accumulated under ice machine.
  • Observed personal care items/foods stored with food for customers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SEVERAL PHF (S) Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RANCH SAUCE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Corrected On Site.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE FAILING TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN HANDLING SOILED and CLEAN DISHWARE
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. USING PLASTIC CUPS TO DISPENSE DRY FOODS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EGGS and COLESLAW Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. DEAD ANTS IN LIGHTS COVERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. DISHWASHER EMPLOYEE FAILED TO CHANGE and WASH HANDS BETWEEN SOILED and CLEAN DISHWARE Corrected On Site.
4/1/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS SHELF COVERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF TILAPIA IN THE FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
3/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER'S HANDLES IN KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler drawers soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. UNDER FRONT COUNTER CABINET Repeat Violation.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
10/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. REACH IN COOLER MISSING HANDLE IN THE KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. UNDER ICE BIN IN FRONT COUNTER AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. COOK
  • 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
4/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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