Denny's # 8609

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple food scoops stored inside of a water warming unit with excessive old food buildup inside of the water. COS: Utensils and container were removed to be cleaned and sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had excessive water buildup next to a drain in the bar area as well as evidence of excessive dirt/grease buildup and backup at the bar area and dish pit.

Observed during the course of this inspection that serving utensils at the bar and the ice scoop at the ice machine were being stored on dirty surfaces. COS: Items were removed when identified.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has a severe flying pest problem throughout the whole kitchen area.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a steam well at the food prep area that did not have multiple food items stored covered. COS: Items were covered.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had 2 wiping cloth buckets at the bar that were being stored inside of sanitizer solution of no concentration. COS: Buckets were removed and properly filled with the appropriate strength sanitizer.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a significant buildup of dead crawling pest trapped in the dry storage area.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had single use items stored underneath a dripping vent in the dry storage area.

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple non food contact surfaces such as shelving and equipment hoses and attachments that displayed significant buildup of old food/grease debris and dust/debris buildup.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility floors and walls displayed significant dirt/dust/old food buildup on them. It was also observed that the ceiling vents were dripping throughout the facility and that the floor tiles are in severe disrepair.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility probe thermometers were being stored dirty. COS: Thermometers were cleaned and sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dry storage room displayed a significant amount of pest droppings along the wall coving.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility grill freezer had a significant buildup of old French Fries.

Observed during the course of this inspection that a flax seed crumble had become contaminated with liquid egg wash inside of a prep top cooler. COS: Flax seed crumble was removed and discarded.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple touch screen surfaces/buttons that were covered in old food residue. COS: Management and staff cleaned/sanitized the surfaces immediately.

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple spray bottles of cleaning solution were being stored above single service paper towels and other items inside of cabinets at the bar area. COS: Management relocated spray bottles immediately.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was dumping food waste into the handwashing sink at the bar area. COS: Management removed food waste.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple food items in the steam well completely uncovered. COS: Lids were provided.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a thawed box of blueberries that had dripped onto multiple packages of food and prepped bags of onion rings.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility and multiple food spray bottles as well and the insides of heating and cooling units that displayed significant old food/grease buildup on/in them.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility main kitchen displayed significant old food buildup.

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple staff members engaged in food prep were switching between working with different types of raw animal proteins/shell eggs and then plating ready to eat meals while only changing gloves and not washing hands. Also observed staff working on cell phones then engaging in food prep without washing hands.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a container of cooked sausage sitting on top of a prep top cooler at 77 deg f, as well as egg products stored inside of the unit at temps between 43-47 deg f. COS: Foods were discarded.

Observed during the course of this inspection that there was recently prepared grilled chicken in a warmer cabinet at temps between 103-113 and mashed potatoes on the grill at temps between 115-129. COS: Foods were reconditioned back to their initial cook temps and placed into adequate hot holding equipment.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had ice scoops stored inside of containers with old sticky drink residue inside of them. COS: Ice scoops and containers were sent to pot wash.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had 2 separate containers of small amounts of uncooked mac and cheese and lasagna mix that had spoons in them in contact with food product. COS: Foods were discarded.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple shelves inside of cabinets inside of the coffee bar that displayed significant dirt/debris/old food buildup inside of them.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility walls in the coffee bar and main kitchen area displayed significant old food buildup on them.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler located next to the ice cream prep area that was cold holding tcs sour cream/tomato juice/fruit smoothie mix/milk at temps above 41 deg f. COS: All tcs food items were discarded.

Observed during the course of this inspection that tcs mashed potatoes/meat sauce/tomato sauce were being hot held in a countertop reheating unit at temps below 135 deg f. COS: Food items were discarded.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dishwashing machine in the main kitchen was not dispensing sanitizer solution. COS: Management instructed staff that dishes needed to be sanitized at the sanitize portion of the 3 compartment sink.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility microwaves displayed significant old food buildup on the internal ceilings of the machines. COS: Glynn Eh instructed that the units be cleaned immediately.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has a leak in the plumbing system that is causing water buildup in the carpeted area next to the coffee bar.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had single use coffee filters stored outside of a package in the coffee bar area as well as pre filled sealed paper coffee packages stored open and exposed to the environment in the dry storage area. COS: Management had the filter placed into containers and the coffee bags collected and placed into a storage bag for protection.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was storing wiping cloths inside of dish soap instead on sanitizer. COS: Management instructed staff to have buckets remade and to use the quat sanitizer at the 3 comp sink not dish soap.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the storage shelves underneath the grill areas had significant buildup of old grease and food residue.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had significant ice buildup in the walk in freezer falling from the freezing unit and building up at the entrance of the door.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple microwaves with significant buildup on the inner ceiling food contact surface.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple cooking utensils that were supposedly cleaned/sanitized and ready for use with significant removable buildup on the food contact surfaces. COS: Management removed all identified equipment from service and discarded them.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had ice cream stored uncovered inside of the freezing unit closet to the dining area. COS: Management covered the product.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had coffee filters and coffee prepared for use inside of filters stored without any form of protection from outside elements.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple stacks of plates waiting for use that were being stored in a way that did not provide protection from vertical contamination. COS: PIC stacked the plates upside down.

Observed that in multiple areas the facility has significant old grease buildup on shelving and storage units.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had old grease buildup on multiple walls in the main kitchen area as well as buildup on ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen.

Observed at the time of this inspection that the top of two microwaves in the main kitchen prep area had old food residue present. COS: Management cleaned and sanitized the equipment.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had an ice scoop stored in the front bar area in a container with old ice water that was visibly clouded with floating debris. COS: Management had the scoop and container cleaned and sanitized.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had chemical cleaners stored directly above a food prep sink located in the main kitchen in front of the walk in cooler. COS: Management removed the items.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had chicken patties in a reach in freezer located closest to the dish pit area stored uncovered. COS: Management covered the items.