Denny's #7711
8233 E Rl Thornton Frwy, Dallas, TX 75228 · 75228 · Restaurant
Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found
2023-08-27 Fail Routine CRITICAL 15
FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
RAW EGGS AT COOKLINE 57F/ MUST BE AT LEAST 41F BELOW
FAILED: *03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AT FRYER/ COOKLINE OBSERVED AT 107F / MUST BE AT LEAST 135F
FAILED: *09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
OBSERVED EGG STORED OVER LETTUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS- AT WAIT AREA / COOKLINE- OBSERVED NOT CLEAN DETAIL CLEAN ALL THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT COOKLINE - NOT CLEAN FOR SIGHT & TOUCH
FAILED: *14 When to wash hands
FOOD STAFF MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY CONTAMINATION
FAILED: *18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
PROPERLY STORE CHEMICALS / COOKLINE
FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
PVC PIPE NOT ATTACH AT FOOD SCRAPE SINK IN DISH AREA
FAILED: *28 Date marking combined ingredients for RTE/ TCS food
PREPPED LASAGNA OBSERVED WITH OUT DATE MARKING - NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS
FAILED: *32 Maintain in Good Repair
REACH IN COOLER DOOR - WIC WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY - REPAIR TO ALLOW IT TO CLOSE CARD BOARD LINERS IS NOT APPROVED MATERIAL/ REPAINT SHELF DOOR TO THE WIC ( MEATS) OBSERVED RUSTED
FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
EXIT DOOR BY MOP SINK AREA OBSERVED WITH GAP UNDERNEATH IT ( NOT RODENT PROOF)
FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN A DESIGNATED AREA
FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE CHANGED OFTEN . STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SOLUTION
FAILED: *38 Thawing. under running water criteria
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE THAWING STEAKS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT
FAILED: *45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
ALL PULL OUT DRAWERS NOT WORKING- RECOMMEND TO REPAIR LOW GROUT (FLOORS) COOK LINE / WAIT STATION RECOMMEND TO FILL IN GROUT LARGE OPENING ON CEILING OF SMALL / BREAK ROOM (INCLUDE HOLE IN THE WAL
2023-02-16 Pass Routine 6
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
PIC WITH NO RFSM FROM CITY OF DALLAS
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
NO FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATE PRESENTED
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*18 Chemical separate by spacing - Retail Sale
SANITIZER STORE WITH OIL SAME SHELF
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
WATER DRIPPING FROM FAUCET AT HAND SINK
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
BROKEN WALLS IN STORE AREA AND CEILING MISSING IN RESTROOM
2022-10-03 Pass Routine 3
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
get water stopper at three compartment sink
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
no food handler cert
*35 Hair Restraints effective
no hair restraints
2022-05-11 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*22 Nail polish, fake nails, criteria
FAKE NAILS AND POLISH
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
AC NOT WORKING , PRODUCIMG WATER
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER
2021-12-30 Pass Routine 2
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
NO CITY OF DALLAS RFSM
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
2021-07-12 Pass Routine 3
*47 Other Violations
REPLACES RUST SHELF IN WIC
*35 Hair Restraints effective
NO HAIR RESTRAINTS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
NO CITY OF DALLAS FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE
2021-01-14 Pass Routine 4
*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items
PERSONAL ITEMS, DRESSES STORE AMONGST FOOD IN DRY STORAGE
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
FOOD ON FLOOR IN WIF
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
GET CITY RFSM
*10 Sanitization after Cleaning
NO BUCKET SANITIZER
2020-08-20 Pass Routine
No violations found.
2020-04-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*30 Food Establishment Permit
PERMIT NOT PROVIDE
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment
COLD HOLD TEMP >41 F
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented
EXPIRED FOOD IN STOCK
2019-12-09 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*19 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems
floor drain block, waste water flooring on the floor
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
cold hold need immediate repair
*14 When to wash
employee should remove gloves and wash hands before going to the next task
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
no documentation for grease trap.
*30 Food Establishment Permit
no food permit
*27 Cooling method, criteria - rapid cooling equipment
cooling equipment for cool hold not working proper.
2019-06-26 Pass Routine 4
* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days
EXPIRED
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
NOT ALL EMPLOYEE'S HAVE HANDLER CERTIFICATE
*30 Food Establishment Permit
HEALTH PERMIT NOT POSTED
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
WIPING CLOTH KEEP ON PREP SURFACE
2019-01-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*30 Food Establishment Permit
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
BRUSH STORED IN SINK
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
REPLACE ALL BROKEN GASKETS
*34 Pest Control
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN INSIDE ALL RICS, FOOD DEBRIS
2018-06-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
CEILINGS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
HAND SINK USED TO RINSE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
PICO DE GALLO 51.4°F
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
EMPLOYEE CHANGED GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS EMPLOYEE BLOWING AIR WITH MOUTH TO OPEN GLOVES BEFORE PUTTING THEM ON
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
CHLORINE TEST STRIPS
*35 Jewelry Prohibition
EMPLOYEE WEARING WATCH
2017-12-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 4
*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily
cardboard on shelving
*14 When to wash hands as often as necessary during prep
wash hands when switching between raw shell eggs and cooked foods
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
employee rinsing cloth in hand sink
2017-03-28 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
Missing the thermometer for the reach in coolers under the hot cook line.
*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
the spray bottle stored next clean eating utensils ( hanging on the drain board)
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
clean the pots and pans ( old heavy food particles stuck to the interior of the pans.
*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin
Provide a written procedure on the vomiting clean up .
*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted
the coffee filters exposed to the ceiling ( leave in original plastic sleeve or place in a container with a lid)
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