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NameDENNYS #7646
Address4541 SUNSET RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/28/2015
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision - PF - A means to dry hands shall be supplied at each handwashing sink used by food employees. Observed no disposable towels left at 1 handwashing sink near kitchen walkway. CDI, operator provided disposable towels during inspection.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No . 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - P - Ice machines shall be cleaned at manufacturers recommendations or at least enough to prevent accumulation of soil. Observed white ice shield inside ice machine accumulating black soil residues. 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P - Food contact surfaces shall be stored clean to site and touch. Observed vegetable press stored as clean but soiled with food debris. CDI, operator relocated vegetable slicer for cleaning.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P - Observed 2 prep refrigerators out at front prep line and potatoe salad, pasta salad, cut lettuce, 2 bags of cheese, sliced turkey and beef was cold held above 45 degrees F and operator stated foods were left in unit overnight. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded foods and called in work order on prep refrigerators. Verification required to ensure that refrigerators are repaired and holding pro9per temperatures.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - PF - Observed glass cleaner and degreaser not labeled as required. CDI, operator relocated toxic substance to be labeled. 7-201.11 Separation-Storage - P - Store toxic substances so that contamination of equipment is prevented. Observed degreaser stored over low reach in refrigerator below grill. CDI, operator relocated toxic substance.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No Yes 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - C - Dead insects and other pests shall be removed from the premises at a requency that prevents decomposition or attracktion of pests. Observed 2 dead insects in light fixtures over front prep line. Facility had a problem with cockroaches in past according to PIC. PIC showed invoice of treatment from pest control company on 10/13, 9/14, 9/7, and 9/1. Operator stated he was requesting additional treatment. Verification required by 11/7/15
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C - Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer in between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths on counter surfaces and at 3 compartment sink upon arrival.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed 2 prep refrigerators not holding proper temperatures and with ambient air temperatures above 45 degrees F as measured by thermocouple. Observed low reach in prep refrigerator behind front prep counter not holding required temperatures. Operator stated maintenance was called in. Verification required. Observed split gasket on reach in unit in kitchen.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C - Observed build up of debris and soil accumulating in reach in prep units along grill and sides of equipment at front prep line. Repeat. Observed some food soil on bottom of equipment along prep line.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - C - Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be designed and constructed to be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed some chipped floor baseboard tiles in facility near office and warewashing area.