DEC 19
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF DALLAS
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DENNY'S #7882.
BEAT. 49/100
13689 N CENTRAL EXPW · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS
Last inspected December 19, 2023 · passed
22 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
16 passed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Clean and sanitize inside microwaves.
*19 One Inch Air Gap
Provide at last one inch air gap at all drains - juice bar hand sink.
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
Remove plastic film on ice machine.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean vent hood.
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Repair hole in wall near grill. Re-caulk around around vent hood.
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Replace gaskets as needed.
MAY 242023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible
provide thermometer for WIC
*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
dishwasher sanitizer too low (reading 10) should be 50 ppm
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
Provide RFSM from the City of Dallas
*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food
label squeeze bottles
*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
proper date mark and discard after 7 days of being in the cooler opened
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
clean equipment
NOV 282022PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2022
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
dirty non food contact surfaces clean plate holders food containers cook books and manuals splash and build up on walls ceilings floors and equipment
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
replace plug cover replace damaged ceiling tiles
*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
bug lights can not go above or next to food, utensils, prep surfaces
*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
water standing in pie cooler- source of contamination
*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
remove protective film from equipment
FEB 282022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Exposed interior (RIC)
*19 One Inch Air Gap
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean surfaces
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Fix broken tiles
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
Cover pies
AUG 282021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2021
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
Observed turkey sausage at 105 degrees F. Must maintain at 135 degrees F.
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Observed pooled egg 49 degrees F
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Observed heavy food build-up on WIC shelves
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
No RFSM on site during inspection
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
*31 Individual, disposable towels
No paper towels at dessert station
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean floors throughout dining room. Remove build-up at top of dish machine. Remove build-up of grease on vent hood filters.Clean/sanitize all counter tops at wait stations. Encrusted grease build-up
*44 Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.
Observed cardboard box used as trash can
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
Observed floor not in good repair. Replace damaged/missing door handle, RIC, and breakfast grill. Repair WIC door. Repair damaged ceiling tiles in the dish area. Repair leak behind coffee.
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FEB 42021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
Observed not-in-use ice cream containers not covered.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Clean inside the ice cream freezer.
SEP 162020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
MAR 92020PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2020
PASSED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Several food items were measured above the maximum cold holding temp of 41 degrees. This issue may stem from a mechanical or air circulation issue.
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Rusted metal must not touch ice cubes in the ice machine.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
The manager on site must obtain a current RFSM certificate.
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
Cooling unit at the cooking station contains exposed interior walls.
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Boxes of food in the walk in cooler must be elevated off of the floor.
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
Surface stains in the kitchen and cooling units.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
SEP 122019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*47 Other Violations
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*35 Hair Restraints effective
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
MAR 192019PASSED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2019
PASSED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
ORANGE JUICE 54'F
*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair
1) PROPERLY INSTALL ELECTRICAL WIRES INSIDE OF COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER 2) REMOVE RUSTED SHELVES 3) REPAIR BROKEN JUICE DISPENSER
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
500 PPM
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM WATER HEATER
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
1) DUSTY CEILING , TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, FLOOR OF STANDING WATER 2) CLEAN WALK IN COOLER - SMELL ODOR WITHIN , PLEASE CHECK YOU PLUMBING AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITH SOAP FOR ONLY 3 SECONDS.
*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM HAND SINK NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER
FEB 202019PASSED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2019
PASSED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE ALL OUT OF ORDER LIGTH
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS/ STAIN AND STANDING WATER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
THE LARGER WALK IN COOLER NEED A THERMOMETER
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
1) CLEAN SLAT AND PEPPER SHAKERS FROM DINNING TABLES 2)CLEAN WALL, FLOOR AND SHELVES OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAIN FROM KITCHEN AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT KEEP ANY ITEM SUCH AS FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK
*12 Gloves Single Use
EMPLOYEE MUST CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK OR TOUCHING OTHER NO FOOD ITEM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHED HIS PERSONAL ITEM AND ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT GLOVES CHANGE .
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
REPAIR LEAKING DISH WASHING MACHINE MOTOR
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" FOR PUBLIC VIEW
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
NO CHEWING GUM ALLOWED
*45 First Aid
PROVIDE FIRST AID KIT AND MAKE SURE IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
KEEP OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH AT ALL TIMES
JAN 102019PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
RENEW ALL YOUR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
REPLACE DARKEN LIGHTS FROM DISHWASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA
*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
CLOSE ALL OPEN AREA FROM CEILING
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
COOLERS AND FREEZER
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICAT
JAN 112018PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2018
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
REACH IN COOLER
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
ICE MACHINE, COOLER
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
EGG LIQUID 48'F, TURKEY 47'F, HARSH BROWN 47'F
JUL 132017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited
repair or remove unnecessary equipment
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*45 Floor contruction requirements
Reach in cooler 34 F, 40 F, 35 F, 38 F, 40 F, 38 F
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*44 Receptacles and waste Units-contructed
dumpster missing plug
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
APR 122017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
*45 Floor contruction requirements
*44 Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair
*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
OCT 242016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
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