DENNY'S #7882.

City of Dallas

13689 N CENTRAL EXPW · LAKE HIGHLANDS, DALLAS

Last inspected 2023.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Dec 2023.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 19

2023

PASS 6 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Clean and sanitize inside microwaves.

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 One Inch Air Gap

Provide at last one inch air gap at all drains - juice bar hand sink.

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

Remove plastic film on ice machine.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean vent hood.

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Repair hole in wall near grill. Re-caulk around around vent hood.

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Replace gaskets as needed.

MAY 24

2023

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible

provide thermometer for WIC

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.

dishwasher sanitizer too low (reading 10) should be 50 ppm

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

Provide RFSM from the City of Dallas

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food

label squeeze bottles

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food

proper date mark and discard after 7 days of being in the cooler opened

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

clean equipment

NOV 28

2022

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

replace plug cover replace damaged ceiling tiles

1 pts Sanitation

*34 Insect control:prevent dead insects from food

bug lights can not go above or next to food, utensils, prep surfaces

1 pts Other

*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination

water standing in pie cooler- source of contamination

2 pts Sanitation

*32 Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable

remove protective film from equipment

FEB 28

2022

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Facility Condition

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Exposed interior (RIC)

3 pts Other

*19 One Inch Air Gap

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean surfaces

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

Fix broken tiles

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

1 pts Other

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

Cover pies

AUG 28

2021

PASS 9 violations

3 pts Other

*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

Observed turkey sausage at 105 degrees F. Must maintain at 135 degrees F.

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

Observed pooled egg 49 degrees F

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Observed heavy food build-up on WIC shelves

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

No RFSM on site during inspection

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days

2 pts Other

*31 Individual, disposable towels

No paper towels at dessert station

1 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Other

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

Observed cardboard box used as trash can

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*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 4

2021

PASS 2 violations

1 pts Other

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

Observed not-in-use ice cream containers not covered.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Clean inside the ice cream freezer.

SEP 16

2020

PASS 3 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

MAR 9

2020

PASS 7 violations

3 pts Food Temperature

*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.

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

Rusted metal must not touch ice cubes in the ice machine.

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

The manager on site must obtain a current RFSM certificate.

2 pts Food Temperature

*32 Maintain in Good Repair

Cooling unit at the cooking station contains exposed interior walls.

1 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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.

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

Surface stains in the kitchen and cooling units.

1 pts Other

*45 Drying Mops-air dry

SEP 12

2019

PASS 7 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Other

*47 Other Violations

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

1 pts Employee Hygiene

*35 Hair Restraints effective

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair

1 pts Pest Activity

*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

MAR 19

2019

PASS 9 violations

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

ORANGE JUICE 54'F

1 pts Facility Condition

*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

3 pts Other

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

500 PPM

3 pts Plumbing & Waste

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM WATER HEATER

1 pts Sanitation

*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

1 pts Food Temperature

*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity

OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE

3 pts Sanitation

*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITH SOAP FOR ONLY 3 SECONDS.

2 pts Pest Activity

*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 20

2019

PASS 13 violations

1 pts Other

*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet

DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE ALL OUT OF ORDER LIGTH

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS/ STAIN AND STANDING WATER

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

THE LARGER WALK IN COOLER NEED A THERMOMETER

1 pts Sanitation

*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

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT KEEP ANY ITEM SUCH AS FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK

3 pts Employee Hygiene

*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 .

3 pts Sanitation

*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

REPAIR LEAKING DISH WASHING MACHINE MOTOR

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" FOR PUBLIC VIEW

1 pts Employee Hygiene

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

NO CHEWING GUM ALLOWED

1 pts Other

*45 First Aid

PROVIDE FIRST AID KIT AND MAKE SURE IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

1 pts Sanitation

*44 Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

KEEP OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH AT ALL TIMES

JAN 10

2019

PASS 8 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site

RENEW ALL YOUR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES

1 pts Sanitation

*43 Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet

REPLACE DARKEN LIGHTS FROM DISHWASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed

CLOSE ALL OPEN AREA FROM CEILING

2 pts Food Storage & Handling

*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

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

COOLERS AND FREEZER

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

1 pts Sanitation

*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP

2 pts Documentation & Training

*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 11

2018

PASS 6 violations

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Sanitation

*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

REACH IN COOLER

1 pts Sanitation

*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

ICE MACHINE, COOLER

2 pts Sanitation

*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM

3 pts Food Temperature

*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

EGG LIQUID 48'F, TURKEY 47'F, HARSH BROWN 47'F

JUL 13

2017

PASS 6 violations

1 pts Sanitation

*45 Unnecessary articles prohibited

repair or remove unnecessary equipment

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

Reach in cooler 34 F, 40 F, 35 F, 38 F, 40 F, 38 F

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

1 pts Plumbing & Waste

*44 Receptacles and waste Units-contructed

dumpster missing plug

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

APR 12

2017

PASS 5 violations

1 pts Facility Condition

*45 Floor contruction requirements

1 pts Facility Condition

*44 Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair

1 pts Documentation & Training

*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

OCT 24

2016

PASS 3 violations

3 pts Sanitation

*10 Clean Sight and Touch

2 pts Food Temperature

*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

2 pts Documentation & Training

*21 RFSM - Not On Site

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