SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS

DENNY'S #7713.

BEAT. 28/100

7120 S COCKRELL HILL RD · RED BIRD, DALLAS

Last inspected December 15, 2023 · passed

Failed an inspection 9 years ago. 52 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
13 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
140
includes 52 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15
2023
PASSED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

rotting fruit observed being stored in RIC (kitchen)

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

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

have certified food manager on site every shift

MINORSanitation
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

no chemical test strips available to test sanitizer

MINORDocumentation & Training
*30 Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

display current food establishment permit

CRITICALSanitation
*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)

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

provide light shields over glass bulbs in back area

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

clean dumpster area- observed trash piled up

MINORFacility 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

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

repair hot water faucet on front hand sink

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 Permit/license posted

post food establishment permit

MAY 2
2023
PASSED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

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

MINORFacility 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,

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE SOAP IN MENS AND DISHWASHER ROOM HAND SINK.

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER. COS

OCT 12
2022
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*31 Individual, disposable towels

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

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.

CRITICALSanitation
*10 Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement

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

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

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

OBSERVED ROACH ON WALL, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

FEB 16
2022
PASSED
11 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

register food service manager certificate with city of dallas.

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

hand sink in back kitchen had no available soap.

JUL 29
2021
PASSED
9 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility 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.

CRITICALPest Activity
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

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

CRITICALSanitation
*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

MINORSanitation
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM NOT ONSITE.

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FEB 24
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

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

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 One Inch Air Gap

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

MINORSanitation
*39 Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

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

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*31 Individual, disposable towels

missing paper towels at hand sink located in grilling area.

MINORSanitation
*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

oil liquid waste container is heavily soiled, clean.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

missing hand wash sign in mens restroom. provide.

JUL 14
2020
PASSED
10 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Register Food Service Manager certificates with City Of Dallas.

MINORFacility 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.

CRITICALOther
*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.

CRITICALSanitation
*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

CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

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

MINORFood 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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

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

MINORSanitation
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

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

DEC 30
2019
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

MINORSanitation
*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.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

pooling of water in kitchen. food debris in kitchen.

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

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

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

Register Food Service Manager certificates with City Of Dallas.

JUN 13
2019
PASSED
6 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

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

CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*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.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

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

MINORSanitation
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
NOV 20
2018
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

Leak coming from dishwasher.

MINORDocumentation & Training
*21 RFSM - Not On Site

RFSM not onsite.

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

Provide soap at hand sink located at drink station.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

Repair damaged ice bin.

MINORSanitation
*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected

handle touching strawberries.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALSanitation
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

Provide trash can at all hand wash stations.

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

Provide hand ash signs.

APR 20
2018
PASSED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

need sign in dish washing area

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

needed in dish washing area.

MINORSanitation
*32 Damaged Equipment

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

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

food product in WIF covered with ice.

MINORFacility Condition
*45 Floor contruction requirements

Broken floor tile in WIC

CRITICALSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

CRITICALSanitation
*39 Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

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

CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

Washing blender in HW station.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Need Grease Trap ticket with in 90 days and onsite.

NOV 1
2017
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*20 Grease Trap Tickets

Provide grease trap records on site during the operation.

SERIOUSPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

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

MINORFacility Condition
*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

Restroom doors should be self closing to the employee restroom

MINORSanitation
*33 Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

ware washing is not dispensing the chemical from the machine.

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

visible roaches in the kitchen area.

MINORSanitation
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

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

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

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

CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

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

MINORSanitation
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

broken gasket on the front waiter station reach in cooler.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

dumpsters outside must be closed when not in use.

MAY 25
2017
PASSED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
*40 Store single-service item in original package

KEEP PROTECTED

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

MINOROther
*31 No soap at handsink

PROVIDE FOR ALL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste

PROVIDE FOR ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL

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

EGG WHITES ON COUNTER AT 56.8*F

CRITICALPest Activity
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES

MINORFacility Condition
*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided

PROVIDE FOR ALL

CRITICALSanitation
*47 Handwashing signage

PROVIDE FOR ALL

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

LACK OF DRAINING HANDSINK NEAR WIC

MINORFood Temperature
*38 Thawing. Under refrigeration
CRITICALFood Temperature
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
MAR 9
2017
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY: KITCHEN IN UNSANITARY CONDITION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands
CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

ITEMS STORED IN FRONT HANDSINK

MINOROther
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

STORED IN PREP AREA

CRITICALSanitation
*27 Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

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

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT WAIT STATION HANDLING CUP INCORRECTLY

MINORFacility Condition
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

REPAIR IN WIF

MINOROther
*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

SEAL ALL

SERIOUSSanitation
*14 When to wash

EMPLOYEES

MINORSanitation
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

CLEAN ALL

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

PERSONAL DRINKS STORED NEAR EQUIPMENT

MINOREmployee Hygiene
*39 Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
*06 Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

HASH BROWN STORED ON PREP TABLE WITH SOUR SMELL

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING LINE AT MOP SINK

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
*21 PIC prevents cross contamination by bare hands
MINORSanitation
*33 Remove soils from equipment & utensils

DISHES STILL DIRTY AFTER MECHANICAL WASHING

MINORDocumentation & 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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