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NameDENNYS #7646
Address4541 SUNSET RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/10/2021
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
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 No No Yes 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed low battery/bad sensor at hand sink next to dish area- unable to dispense paper towels. Roll of paper towels placed on top of dispenser until repaired. EHS will return within 10 days to verify dispenser repaired. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed plastic and metal insert pans stored as clean soiled with food waste or stickers/sticker residue. CDI: PIC sent dishes to be W/R/S.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed lettuce and shredded cheese being held above 41F in salad make table. PIC stated unit was restocked @12pm. CDI: PIC closed lid on unit and products reached 41F. Observed several TCS foods being held above 41F in low boy across from sandwich make table. See temperature chart for details. Unit is not to be used until repaired. EHS will return within 10 days to verify unit properly holding temperature. PIC voluntarily discarded all product past 4 hour time limit. Product within 4 hour time frame moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No Yes Yes 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed several TCS foods throughout kitchen(salad make table, walk-in cooler, low boys, etc.) with no date labels. EHS provided education that going forward, failure to date label upon prepping can result in food being discarded. PIC provided date labels. EHS will follow-up within 10 days to check on date labeling progress. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two roach casings inside dry storage shelving next to front biscuit warmer. PIC stated pest control treats area heavily currently. Previous leak from soda machine caused damage to wood shelving in area. EHS recommended removing damaged wood shelving and replacing with new to prevent pest harborage. Observed two fruit flies in dish area.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed three wiping cloths throughout facility being held on prep surfaces. CDI: PIC moved wiping cloths to approved location.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice cream scoops being stored in equipment designed for running water, but no water running. CDI: Education provided and PIC sent scoops to be W/R/S. Observed pancake scoop being held in water on flat top stove @80F. CDI: PIC sent scoop to be W/R/S. REPEAT VIOLATION.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed low boy across from sandwich table unable to keep food below 41F. Ambient air temperature 57F. See violation #20 for more details. Observed battery/sensor on paper towels dispenser at dish area unable to properly dispense. See violation #8 for more detail. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed inside of pancake cooler and sandwich cooler soiled with food waste. Observed several pieces of equipment throughout kitchen with greasy film/residue on external surfaces. EHS recommended cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed three compartment sink faucet handles inoperable. EHS recommended repair of faucet handles to make dispensing QAC sanitizer easier. Staff currently have to crawl under sink to turn water on and off.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout, missing tiles, and cracked tiles throughout entire facility. Missing/cracked tiles causing standing water in dish area. REPEAT VIOLATION.