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Denny's #7713

7120 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236 · 75236 · Restaurant

Mostly clean — 14 of 15 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
15
14 passed
Last Inspected
2024-12-24
Pass Rate
93%
1 failure
Score
18/100
BEAT
14 consecutive passes, most recently 2024-12-24
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
63 sanitation violations found across 14 inspections
14 food temperature violations found across 11 inspections
Sanitation critical 63×
Food Temperature critical 14×
Facility Condition minor 12×
Documentation & Training minor 10×
Plumbing & Waste serious 10×
Pest Activity critical 10×
Other critical 10×
Employee Hygiene critical
Food Storage & Handling serious
2024-12-24 Pass New Retail Food 2022

No violations found.

2023-12-15 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 13
serious Food Storage & Handling

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

rotting fruit observed being stored in RIC (kitchen)

serious Sanitation

*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

sanitizer at 3 comp sink observed at <400ppm. (add water to correct to 50-100ppm)

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

have certified food manager on site every shift

minor Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no chemical test strips available to test sanitizer

minor Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

display current food establishment permit

critical Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

clean drains/ under 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage, replace missing floor tiles and fix holes in walls (pest harborage/entry)

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

repair drawers in kitchen (held together with saran wrap), repair walk in freezer door

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

clean dipper wells (moldy) floors under prep counter/ dishwashing area, clean all walls

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shields over glass bulbs in back area

minor Sanitation

*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.

clean dumpster area- observed trash piled up

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

fix loose/ missing floor tiles, patch up hole in ceiling in cook area, repair leaking (waterlogged) areas by 3 comp sink and dish machine

minor Plumbing & Waste

*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

repair hot water faucet on front hand sink

minor Documentation & Training

*47 Permit/license posted

post food establishment permit

2023-05-02 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED LOOSE WALL BASE, OBSERVED LOOSE/MISSING GROUT ON WALL BASE,

critical Sanitation

*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, OBSERVED HEAVY RUSTED AND DAMAGED STEEL CABINETS IN COOKING LINE, REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, REPAIR. OBSERVED DAMAGED VINYL CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR RIF LOCATED IN COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE SOAP IN MENS AND DISHWASHER ROOM HAND SINK.

critical Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DAMAGED CABINETS, LOOSE/MISSING WALL BASE. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF COOK/GRILL AREA, HEAVY GRIME ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER. COS

2022-10-12 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON DRAINS, OBSERVED GRIME ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, CLEAN

minor Employee Hygiene

*31 Individual, disposable towels

NO AVAILABLE TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN MAIN GRILL STATION, PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

HAND SINK IN MAIN GRILL AREA HAS POOLING OF WATER AND SLOWLY DRAINING, ALSO OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPES, REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.

critical Sanitation

*10 Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement

QUAT SANITIZER AT 0, REPLACE EMPTY CONTAINER OF QUAT SANITIZER.

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE ON SOILED SURFACE, STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN SURFACES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED ROACH ON WALL, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

2022-02-16 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
critical Pest Activity

*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

observed roaches in reach in coolers located in main grill station, also observed a roach in bread located in grill area. PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD IN GRILL AREA TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING FOOD PACKA

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

leak coming from right compartment of 3 comp sink, repair.

critical Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed heavy moisture throughout establishment, exposed walls, equipment and floors, heavy grease and food debris on equipment and floors, REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITIONS.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed many loose frp walls, holes on walls, and loose floor tiles, repair.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register food service manager certificate with city of dallas.

critical Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

observed containers holding clean utensils gathering water that is draining onto containers, store containers on top shelve.

critical Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

observed dust build up on fans of walk in cooler, grime build up on wire storage shelves, grime build up on gaskets of cold hold equipment, CLEAN.

critical Pest Activity

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

properly cover and seal all food until roach problem is taken care of or reduced.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

only food thermometer available was not functional, have functional thermometer readily available.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

observed light missing light shield covered on hallways of kitchen, provide light shield.

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

hand sink in back kitchen had no available soap.

2021-07-29 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed multiple damaged walls, falling frp walls, gaps, holes, large gaps on outlets, rusted cabinets. REPAIR. REMODEL IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO REPEAT OF OFFENSE.

critical Pest Activity

*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

observed refuse with multiple bags of trash on concrete. highly vulnerable to pest.

critical Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

heavy grime build up underneath wire storage shelves, in between stoves and underneath stoves. grime build up on stainless steel storage cabinets in cooking area. grime build up on floor of walk in c

minor Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

observed ice scoop stored in soiled ice scoop holder, clean and sanitize holder. ice bucket stored on soiled surface of ice machine. clean and sanitize.

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

walk in cooler observed at 53.6F, not in defrost mode. establishment does not have capacity to keep food cold. tech is on way to repair. place all food in over ice in walk in cooler to reduce temperat

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

observed slice ham at 51.0F, egg at 52.2F all in walk in cooler. place over ice to reduce temperature.

critical Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

observed heavy grime build up inside of all reach in coolers located in cooking station. also observed heavy grime build up on stainless steal shelves located above cold/hot hold steamers. CLEAN AND S

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed cracks on walls, grime build up on outlets, grime on floors throughout kitchen, pooling of water. observed roaches in cooking area. REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM NOT ONSITE.

2021-02-24 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 9
minor Food Storage & Handling

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

observed water damaged caused by winter storm, ceiling collapsed in single service storage room. seal used for countertops is coming loose, reseal. missing cove base at checkout area. REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

grime build up underneath equipment, food particles observed on floor of walk in cooler. CLEAN.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

observed waste pipe of ice machine inside of drain. provide air gap.

minor Sanitation

*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

observed ice bucket stored upright, store inverted to let drain.

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

multiple light bulbs not shielded, provide shielded light bulbs or shield.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

observed heavy harboring conditions, heavy grime build up, food particles on floor, gaps, water pooling in grilling area, broken ceiling. REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITIONS.

minor Employee Hygiene

*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels at hand sink located in grilling area.

minor Sanitation

*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

oil liquid waste container is heavily soiled, clean.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash sign in mens restroom. provide.

2020-07-14 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Register Food Service Manager certificates with City Of Dallas.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

paint peeling from ceiling in multiple area throughout establishment. damaged floor tile in walk in cooler. REPAIR.

critical Other

*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

frozen food left uncovered in walk in freezer, COVER FOOD.

critical Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

leak coming from condenser unit of walk in freezer. Upright cooler in grill station no able to maintain cold hold temperatures, observed temp. was 55.6F, same issue occurred with same equipment during

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

Could not find a cold hold reading thermometer for walk in cooler and freezer, MAKE EASILY ACCESSIBLE/READABLE.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

food debris throughout establishment, opened sections on walls, opened section on ceiling and broken tiles observed. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

sliced tomato at 48.4F, diced tomato paste at 48.8F

minor Food Storage & Handling

*28 Do not exceed manuf. use by date

container of den sauce found in walk in cooler that has labeling stating to use by 01-20-20. dispose of sauces.

serious Employee Hygiene

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

large leak coming from hand sink located in grill station. REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

soiled receptacles located outside has debris located on the perimeter of receptacle. CLEAN.

2019-12-30 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

raw fish at 51.2F, raw fish at 50.6F. All in same drawer reach in cooler. PIC disposed of all food in drawer reach in cooler.

minor Sanitation

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

broken seals found throughout establishment, ceiling crackling in back storage area. ware wash room require grout to be re grouted (grout falling off floor and wall base tile) repair.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

pooling of water in kitchen. food debris in kitchen.

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

seals breaking along walls, reseal all equipment that is on wall.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean behind and underneath equipment. large amounts of grime found underneath table. clean.

minor Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Register Food Service Manager certificates with City Of Dallas.

2019-06-13 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

fruit flies in dry storage area, pooling of water in dishwasher area.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

egg mix for french toast at 51.4F. Boiled egg at 61.4F. Food in cold table #2 was all dispose of due table not being able to hold cold hold temperatures. Upright reach in cooler not working and all f

critical Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

Upright reach in cooler reading 19.6F actual temperature was 51.8F. Also two cooling table are not able to maintain food temperatures, using ice to assist work order has been placed.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

heavy grime in working kitchen, clean inside drawers and reach in coolers.

critical Food Temperature

*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

Upright reach in cooler digital thermometer reading 19.6F, actual reading 51.8F.

minor Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

2018-11-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 8
serious Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leak coming from dishwasher.

minor Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at hand sink located at drink station.

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair damaged ice bin.

minor Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle touching strawberries.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean grease on walls in kitchen, clean corner of grill station, clean underneath all shelves in dry storage.

critical Sanitation

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

Provide trash can at all hand wash stations.

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand ash signs.

2018-04-20 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

need sign in dish washing area

minor Sanitation

*44 Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

needed in dish washing area.

minor Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

A/C unit in wif freezer has leak and covering food with ice.

critical Other

*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

food product in WIF covered with ice.

minor Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

Broken floor tile in WIC

critical Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Wipe down surfaces of reach in coolers and freezers in cooking area.

critical Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

Clean or replace gaskets on reach in cooler/freezer in cooking area.

critical Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Food on cooling table 2 were not at 41F or below. Do not over fill holding bins.

critical Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Washing blender in HW station.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need Grease Trap ticket with in 90 days and onsite.

2017-11-01 Pass Routine
CRITICAL 11
serious Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide grease trap records on site during the operation.

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Plumbing under the hand sink is broken on the hot cook line . ( water gushes from under the basin.

minor Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean the dirty gaskets ( old food particles and dirt))

minor Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Restroom doors should be self closing to the employee restroom

minor Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

ware washing is not dispensing the chemical from the machine.

critical Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

visible roaches in the kitchen area.

minor Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.

serious Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

The chemical sanitizer is not producing sanitizer at the dish machine. ( 0 ppms)

critical Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

Provide thermometers for the reach in cooler under the stove area ( all the drawers must

minor Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gasket on the front waiter station reach in cooler.

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

dumpsters outside must be closed when not in use.

2017-05-25 Pass Follow-up
CRITICAL 12
minor Other

*40 Store single-service item in original package

KEEP PROTECTED

minor Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

minor Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

minor Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

serious Other

*02 Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

EGG WHITES ON COUNTER AT 56.8*F

critical Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES

minor Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE FOR ALL

critical Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

serious Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LACK OF DRAINING HANDSINK NEAR WIC

minor Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

critical Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

2017-03-09 Fail Routine
CRITICAL 18
serious Sanitation

FAILED: *10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY: KITCHEN IN UNSANITARY CONDITION

critical Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

critical Food Temperature

FAILED: *02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

SLICED TOMATOES 58*F, CHEESE 54.1*F,PICO DE GALLO 49.9*F ALL STORED ON ICE

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN FRONT HANDSINK

minor Other

FAILED: *36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORED IN PREP AREA

critical Sanitation

FAILED: *27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

MUST DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD : PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

minor Other

FAILED: *37 Dispensing equip. no contact w/ lip-contact surfac

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT WAIT STATION HANDLING CUP INCORRECTLY

minor Facility Condition

FAILED: *45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

REPAIR IN WIF

minor Other

FAILED: *34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL

serious Sanitation

FAILED: *14 When to wash

EMPLOYEES

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED NEAR EQUIPMENT

minor Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

serious Food Storage & Handling

FAILED: *06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

HASH BROWN STORED ON PREP TABLE WITH SOUR SMELL

serious Plumbing & Waste

FAILED: *19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING LINE AT MOP SINK

critical Employee Hygiene

FAILED: *21 PIC prevents cross contamination by bare hands

minor Sanitation

FAILED: *33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

DISHES STILL DIRTY AFTER MECHANICAL WASHING

minor Documentation & Training

FAILED: *25 When plans are required. The remodeling of a food establishment or a change of type of food est

MUST APPLY HEALTH PERMIT WITHIN 48 HOURS

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