DENNY'S #7713.

City of Dallas

7120 S COCKRELL HILL RD · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

14 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

Last inspected Dec 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

140

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15

2023

PASS 13 violations

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

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

rotting fruit observed being stored in RIC (kitchen)

3 pts Sanitation

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

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

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

have certified food manager on site every shift

2 pts Sanitation

*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no chemical test strips available to test sanitizer

2 pts Documentation & Training

*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

display current food establishment permit

1 pts 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)

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shields over glass bulbs in back area

1 pts Sanitation

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

clean dumpster area- observed trash piled up

1 pts 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

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

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

repair hot water faucet on front hand sink

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 Permit/license posted

post food establishment permit

MAY 2

2023

PASS 8 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

1 pts 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,

2 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE SOAP IN MENS AND DISHWASHER ROOM HAND SINK.

1 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER. COS

OCT 12

2022

PASS 9 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*31 Individual, disposable towels

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

3 pts 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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement

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

1 pts 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.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED ROACH ON WALL, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

FEB 16

2022

PASS 11 violations

3 pts 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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

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

1 pts 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.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

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

1 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

hand sink in back kitchen had no available soap.

JUL 29

2021

PASS 9 violations

1 pts 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.

1 pts Pest Activity

*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

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

1 pts 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

1 pts 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.

2 pts 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

3 pts 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.

3 pts 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

1 pts 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.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM NOT ONSITE.

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FEB 24

2021

PASS 9 violations

1 pts 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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

1 pts 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.

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels at hand sink located in grilling area.

1 pts Sanitation

*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

oil liquid waste container is heavily soiled, clean.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash sign in mens restroom. provide.

JUL 14

2020

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

1 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

1 pts 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

2 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

2 pts 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.

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

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

1 pts Sanitation

*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

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

DEC 30

2019

PASS 6 violations

3 pts 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.

1 pts 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.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

pooling of water in kitchen. food debris in kitchen.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

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

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

JUN 13

2019

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

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

3 pts 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

2 pts 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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

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

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

NOV 20

2018

PASS 8 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leak coming from dishwasher.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at hand sink located at drink station.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair damaged ice bin.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle touching strawberries.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

1 pts Sanitation

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

Provide trash can at all hand wash stations.

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand ash signs.

APR 20

2018

PASS 10 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

need sign in dish washing area

1 pts Sanitation

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

needed in dish washing area.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Damaged Equipment

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

1 pts Other

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

food product in WIF covered with ice.

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

Broken floor tile in WIC

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

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

3 pts 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.

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Washing blender in HW station.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need Grease Trap ticket with in 90 days and onsite.

NOV 1

2017

PASS 11 violations

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide grease trap records on site during the operation.

3 pts 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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

1 pts Facility Condition

*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Restroom doors should be self closing to the employee restroom

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

ware washing is not dispensing the chemical from the machine.

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

visible roaches in the kitchen area.

1 pts Sanitation

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

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

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gasket on the front waiter station reach in cooler.

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

dumpsters outside must be closed when not in use.

MAY 25

2017

PASS 12 violations

1 pts Other

*40 Store single-service item in original package

KEEP PROTECTED

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

2 pts Other

*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

PROVIDE FOR ALL

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

3 pts Other

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

EGG WHITES ON COUNTER AT 56.8*F

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES

1 pts Facility Condition

*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE FOR ALL

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LACK OF DRAINING HANDSINK NEAR WIC

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

MAR 9

2017

FAIL 18 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY: KITCHEN IN UNSANITARY CONDITION

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

3 pts Food Temperature

*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

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN FRONT HANDSINK

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORED IN PREP AREA

2 pts Sanitation

*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

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

1 pts Other

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT WAIT STATION HANDLING CUP INCORRECTLY

1 pts Facility Condition

*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

REPAIR IN WIF

1 pts Other

*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL

3 pts Sanitation

*14 When to wash

EMPLOYEES

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

1 pts Sanitation

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

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED NEAR EQUIPMENT

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

3 pts Food Storage & Handling

*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

HASH BROWN STORED ON PREP TABLE WITH SOUR SMELL

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING LINE AT MOP SINK

2 pts Employee Hygiene

*21 PIC prevents cross contamination by bare hands

2 pts Sanitation

*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

DISHES STILL DIRTY AFTER MECHANICAL WASHING

2 pts Documentation & Training

*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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