Denny's #8000

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not on site at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Observed aerosol pesticide stored in chemical cage near ice machine. Reviewed pesticide restrictions with the person in charge. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Observed significant amount of drain flies hovering near dish area and office. The PIC provided the most recent pest control reports from certified pest control applicator. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Observed heavy accumulation of food debris, grease, and organic matter throughout establishment: behind equipment, inside microwave near grill, inside reach-in units. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- In reach-in refrigerator, observed raw hamburger patties stored above cooked precooked prime rib bites. No visible contamination observed. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Live small flies observed in service-line area near juice machine. Pest control was last administered 6/23/25. Please have pest control administered again prior to re-inspection within 10 days. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Cooked sausage hot holding from 120-126*F. PIC stated the sausage was cooked within the last 20 minutes and reheated it to 165*F. The hot holding unit was set to "5" and was raised to "9" for higher hot holding temperature. Please continue to monitor hot holding food items and ensure they are maintained at 135*F or above. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Diced tomato at 56*F in top portion of egg cooler. Other items in the cooler were below 41*F. PIC discarded the tomatoes. Whipped butter on service line with internal temperature of 50*F. PIC discarded the butter. Shredded cheese triple-panned on top portion of salad cooler with internal temperature of 56*F. Cupped dressings in top portion of salad cooler with internal temperature of 50-57*F. Cheese and dressings were discarded. Discussed cold holding methods including ice bath construction, adherence to fill-line, and possible use of time as a control when needed. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Live small flies observed in service-line area near juice machine. Also observed in wash wash area. Pest control was last administered 6/23/25. Please have pest contorl administered again prior to re-inspection within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

Outlet cover missing below service-line counter behind ice cream storage. Cover missing around drain line behind hand wash station across from ice cream area.