Dennys, 4601 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76132 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: DENNYS
Type: Restaurant
Address: 4601 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76132
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 01/11/2016

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Inspection findings

Inspection type

Date

Score

  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    The fish/seafood is in/on the reachin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 40°F and is not maintained at 34 °F or below.
  • Hot Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The cheese sauce is in/on the hot hold at a temperature of 120°F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Manager(s) failed to demonstrate knowledge of the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation and/or is not a certified food manager and/or has had critical violations during this inspection. \
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from 3-compartment sink area. The plumbing in the 3-compartment sink area is not equipped to prevent backflow into the potable water system. No air gap provided under discharging pipes of the 3-compartment sink.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee(s) have not attended required food handler training. Your employees have not obtained a Fort Worth or ANSI approved Food Handler Certificate. American Safety Council Food Handler certificate not registered with City of Fort Worth
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. *doors to microwave oven *air vent covers are dusty
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    Door to gate enclosure to dumpster is damaged. Cement flooring of refuse area has built up grime.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the kitchen are not clean . *dusty
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the 3-compartment sink area is not maintained in good repair. *hot water valve is leaking when turned off TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty sink in the restroom is not maintained in good repair. *left handwashing sink in the womens' restroom is not providing sufficent hot water (59°F)
Regular01/11/201681
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The sour cream and milk in reach in is at an internal temperature of 49-50 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The batter, tuscany sauce, cheese, pico, tomatoes, french toast batter, and sausage is at an internal temperature of 48°F, 46°F, 58°F, 62°F, 64°F, 53°F and 47°F, respectively, and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Water Supply-Approved/Adequate/Hot & Cold Under Pressure (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The hot water generation and distribution system is not providing sufficiently heated water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Water heater was off at beginning of inspection.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    Employee handled bowl with finger contacting interior-food contact surface.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The microwave oven located in the food preparation area has/have adhering food or food particles. Shelving dirty in walk in cooler.
  • Single-service/Single-use Articles - GRP
    TFER 229.165(x)(1)(A) - Page 86. Single-service and single-use articles are not stored in a clean dry location.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the walkin refrigerator are damaged.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    Clean out cap missing and one not secure.
Regular09/09/201584
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The dairy product is in/on the reachin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 45 to 49 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. The eggs, raw in-shells is at an internal temperature of 55 to 59 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the food preparation area is used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated - 3 penalty points
    The egg/batter cooler in the food preparation area did not have a properly calibrated thermometer.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The glassware and spoon holder located in the waiters' station has/have adhering foreign material. The soup lid located in the waiters' station is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Knob missing. Single-service or single-use articles, i.e., single-use plastic bags, buckets, etc., are being reused for food product storage in the waiters' station. Using a portion cup to scoop powdered sugar. The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the waiters' station are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employees have not obtained a Fort Worth Food Handler Certificate or it is not available. Your annual health permit is not displayed.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Thawed steak being refrozen.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles(dumpster side door open) are not covered.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    Using a towel as a drain stopper. Standing water and food at clean out cap.
Regular05/18/201582
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Detect sewer gas scent in ladies' restroom.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The reachin refrigerator located in the food preparation area has/have adhering foreign material. Prep sink drain board not clean. Utensils which are wrapped have exposed surfaces.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee(s) have not attended required food handler training. 11 employees need FW certification.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Sides of food equipment dirty.
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Door does not close tightly at walk in freezer. TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the dishwash machine area and syrup storage are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Ceiling surfaces in the 3-compartment sink area are not clean . TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the mop sink area are damaged.
Regular01/09/201591
  • Cold Holding Temperature - 5 penalty points
    The egg whites are at an internal temperature of 56 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41/45 °F or below.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Detect some sewer gas in ladies' restroom.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The knobs to soup kettle lids and ice bucket located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired. Several cards expired May 2014.
Follow-up09/17/201486
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The raw fish/seafood-salmon and tilapia is on the reachin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 42 to 44 degrees F, it has been maintained above 34°F for greater than four (4) hours. The chicken salad is at an internal temperature of 50 to 54 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below. Cream cheese at front line at 60°F. The eggs, raw in-shells is at an internal temperature of 60 to 64 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41/45 °F or below.
  • Hot Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The sausage is in/on the grill at a temperature of 105 to 109 degrees F and is not being maintained at 135 °F or above.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the food preparation area is used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handsink.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access - 3 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the restrooms are not providing sufficient hot water for handwashing. Observed at 87-90°F in men's and women's restrooms.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the restrooms.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from 3-compartment sink area where the small hose is connected. Spray hose area at dishmachine is leaking and a bus tub is underneath to catch waste water. Detect some sewer gas in ladies' restroom. Sewer gases are leaking/flowing from food establishment. Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from dishwash machine area.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The knobs to soup kettle lids and ice bucket located in the kitchen is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Single service, single use and clean sanitized cups and glasses stored in the waiters' station are exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Food Handler Cards are expired. Several cards expired May 2014.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. Side door to dumpster is open.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the mechanical room and storage shelving area are not clean . Floor sink at dishmachine is dirty. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the waiters' station are damaged. Need to regrout around floor tile at floor sink.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    Plumbing lines are on the floor and are a trip hazard.
Regular09/04/201468
  • Cold Holding Temperature (corrected on site) - 5 penalty points
    The sausage links is at an internal temperature of 44 to 48 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
  • Proper/Adequate Handwashing (corrected on site) - 4 penalty points
    The food service worker did not follow procedures for proper handwashing after handling raw eggs/meat and before donning new gloves.
  • Good Hygienic Practices (Eating/Drinking/Smoking/Other) - 4 penalty points
    The handwashing sink in the food preparation area is used for purposes other than handwashing. Using handsink to obtain water for poached eggs.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site) - 3 penalty points
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the food preparation area.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager - 3 penalty points
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal - 3 penalty points
    Sewer gases are leaking/flowing from food establishment. Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from dishwash machine area.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair - 3 penalty points
    The 2 microwaves used to store or prepare food does not meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent and may not be safe to use for food. The shelves located in the walkin refrigerator has/have adhering food or food particles. The gasket on Delfield unit located in the food preparation area is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Soda line contacting floor.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    TFER 229.166(l)(14)(B) - Page 98. Outside receptacles are not covered. Pot of grease.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    TFER 229.167(c)(3)(A) - Page 101. Floor and wall junctures in the warewash area are not fitted with coving or closed and sealed. TFER 229.167(p)(1) - Page 106. Floor surfaces in the walkin freezer are damaged.
  • Lighting - GRP
    TFER 229.167(g)(3) - Page 105. There is inadequate lighting where a food employee is working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws and employee safety is a factor. Shield also held up by tools.
Regular05/06/201475

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