Denny's #7047, 1300 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DENNY'S #7047
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1300 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
License #: 6500015
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Inside of filter exposed in stack next to coffee machine in bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler on make line closest to hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By mop sink.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One egg in reach in cooler by dish pit. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler thermometer is broken in unit next to hand sink in kitchen on make line. **Corrected On-Site**
10/27/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room does not fully close.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Not invert on coffee machine in server area closest t kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle for bread warmer in server area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. In men's room and by mop sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink at back of establishment.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Water damage on tiles in dry storage.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On top of coffee stations exposed. Inverted by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table in kitchen by wall. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. On metal connected to fryer control station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. With fruit in server station by bar. Placed by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Case of cups. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Hand sink by wall in kitchen nearest to grill.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in smaller make table in kitchen broken to where temperature cannot be read. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spoon in hand sink near salad station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Dry storage.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dish machine chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm. Manager changed bucket retested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill unable to hold TCS items at or below 41°F. All items in unit were over 41°F. Do not use for the storage of TCS items until able to maintain proper temperature.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in coolers under grill.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. In server station under butter by window.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Tiles in men's bathroom by hand sink separated from wall.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler under grill. Beef 46°F, chicken 47°F, cheese 46°F. Items iced down by manager and employees.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Water damage on tile in dry storage.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack next to clean dishes in dish area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on reach in cooler on cookline.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. Stickers still on cut avocado on cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler in server station.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in cold holding drawers. Shell eggs over margarine in reach in cooler in cook line.
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on handle of biscuit warmer in server station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Food container with cracked bottom. In clean dish area. Discarded by manager.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. By dish machine. By dish machine. Cleaned by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Dry storage.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dish area by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Medicine over prep table in kitchen by dish machine. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Bottle of yellow liquid by mop sink.
12/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep area below expedite window.
12/18/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in prep area. Corrected on Site. Reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep area below expedite window.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Overflow dining and above dish machine.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler at wait station leaking condensation which is not draining properly.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over hash browns. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach in cooler/freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall reach in freezer, front counter reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink.
9/20/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Spatula stored on magnetic strip under paper towel dispenser. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk in cooler and shelves in dish area rusty.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat reach in cooler cook line. Corrected On Site.
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handles.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler drawer under flat top-sausage 46-48F, sandwich prep cooler top-cheese 49F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Garlic spread-walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Reach in freezer next to cook line.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Pancake batter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage 126-130F on flat top. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
8/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed mold like build up on ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
11/29/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dining area. WHERE WALLPAPER IS PEELING BY EMERGENCY EXIT.
9/17/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. FROZEN FOODS AT 83 IN REACH IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. POOLED EGGS ON COOKLINE AT 63. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. FROZEN FOODS NOT HELD FROZEN. HOLDING FOODS AT 83.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW BEEF NEXT TO READY TO EAT IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR CROUTONS Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ICE SCOOP IN WAITSTATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. PULLOUT DRAWERS ON COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WAFFLE MAKER
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. REACH IN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVING OF COOKLINE
  • Critical. Backflow preventer missing at hose bibb. MOP SINK
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RAG STORED IN HANDSINK Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. MOP SINK TILES
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALK IN FREEZER
8/19/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/19/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed 7 dead roaches in various areas - kitchen, dry storage, frontline.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. FRONTLINE COOLERS
  • Violation: 14-30-1 Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED ICESCOOP HOLDER Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 14-31-1 Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWL AS SCOOP IN FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN UNITS
  • Violation: 14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler AND FREEZER soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (NUMEROUS) Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NUMEROUS COUNTERS AND SHELVES CABINETS THROUGHOUT
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. DUE TO MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE
  • Violation: 29-08-1 Plumbing system in disrepair. LOOSE HANDSINK AT COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 IN DRYSTORAGE , 2 INSIDE FRONTLINE CABINET
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. COOKLINE ,FRONTLINE WAITSTATION
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY ICEMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. DRYSTORAGE (WATER DAMAGE )
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. MISSING BROKEN TILES AT COOKLINE AND MENS RESTROOM
  • Violation: 37-13-1 Observed hole in ceiling. MISSING CEILING TILE DRYSTORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. HALLWAY TO RESTROOMS
3/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PANCAKE BATTER AT 65 F -KITCHEN . FLAT OF RAW SHELL EGGS -(COOKLINE )AT 75 F
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. FRONTLINE COOLERS
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ITEMS IN KITCHEN , WALKINCOOLER , WALKINFREEZER , FRONTLINE Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. TONGS OVER HANDLE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. SANITIZIER NOT USED AFTER WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. CLOTH TOWEL -COOKLINE
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED ICESCOOP HOLDER Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. BOWL AS SCOOP IN FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. KITCHEN UNITS
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. ICESCOOP HOLDER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler AND FREEZER soiled with accumulation of food residue. COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (NUMEROUS) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. NUMEROUS COUNTERS AND SHELVES CABINETS THROUGHOUT
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. DUE TO MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. LOOSE HANDSINK AT COOKLINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS RESTROOM
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. 1 IN DRYSTORAGE , 2 INSIDE FRONTLINE CABINET
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. COOKLINE ,FRONTLINE WAITSTATION
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY ICEMACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. DRYSTORAGE (WATER DAMAGE )
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. MISSING BROKEN TILES AT COOKLINE AND MENS RESTROOM
  • Observed hole in ceiling. MISSING CEILING TILE DRYSTORAGE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. EMPLOYEE CLOTHS AND BAGS OVER FOOD. NUMEROUS THROUGHOUT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. CLEARNER NEXTTO SALT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. HALLWAY TO RESTROOMS
3/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. RECENT DELIVERY
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALKINFREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. SPATULA AT COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. CRACKED ICESCOOP HOLDER
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. DRAWER COOLERS . LOOSE MATERIAL HANGING FROM EDGE OF COOLER
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOKLINE COOLER
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. ( ONE PAN LID ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. DRAWER COOLERS SOILED . ICE SCOOP CONTAINER SOILED Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue BATTER COOLER, SLIDE COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. EXTERIOR OF NUMEROUS EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT . MICROWAVE , COOLERS . COOKLINE EQUIPMENT
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. ITEMS UNDER MISSING CEILING TILES DRY STORAGE
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.LOOSE HANDSINK AT COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. MENS TOILET
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. SIGN WORN- KITCHEN HANDSINK
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. WORN GROUT AT DISHMACHINE LINE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. NUMEROUS LOCATION UNDER EQUIPMENT
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. CORNER AT PREPTABLE
  • Ceiling tile missing. DRYSTORAGE ROOM.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. COOKLINE
2/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. RACK OF BREAD STORED IN OLD BAR ROOM WHILE MAJOR RENOVATIONS ARE IN PROGRESS . Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. LARGE GAP IN HOOD. REMOVED FOR CLEANING . COOKING IN PROGRESS.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. SOILED UTENSIL CONTAINER . ICESCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. FRONTLINE WAITSTATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. KITCHEN Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM NUMEROUS AIRCONDITIONING VENTS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING DRY STORAGE , KITCHEN , DINNING AREA. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONTLINE SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. ONE LARGE DEAD ROACH IN FRONTLINE CABINET Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tileS missing. MAJOR WORK IN PROGRESS IN BAR ROOM . CEILING TILES REMOVED. Repeat Violation.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. REMODELING IN OLD BAR ROOM. CHANGING TO MEETING ROOM : PER MANAGER .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager UNAWARE OF CORRECT SANITIZING TEST STRIPS. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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