Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameDENNYS #7646
Address4541 SUNSET RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/1/2024
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF : Facility could not produce proof of training for employees. Random employee hired two months ago described training as verbal with no sign off document for employee training for reportable symptoms and illnesses. When questioned, employee could not name reportable illnesses or symptoms. CDI- sent form for sign off. It is optional to use the supplied form. Make sure employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities as pertains to certain aspects of their health. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf: No readily available disposable towels at beverage station hand sink upon entry. Dispenser not readily dispensing and no alternate supply available at sink. CDI- PIC supplied paper disposable towels. No escalation due to implrovement.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure: Microwave ant end of line had interior significantly soiled with dried food debris and residue.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Cut melons were still above 41.0 F after about 4 hours cooling time in salad prep cooler. CDI- moved to freezer for rapid chill. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P: Found some TCS foods in prep units and cold drawers above 41.0 F. Refer to temperature chart. CDI- all voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf: Cut melons from 5:00 am were 50.0 F in prep top. Cool cut melons to 41.0 F before placing in cold holding equipment. CDI- melons moved to freezer for rapid chill. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. More frequent cleaning needed in facility. Dried raw shell egg residue on prep unit cutting surface.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Tile floor with broken tiles, grout worn between tiles in some areas resulting in standing water accumulating.