Denny's 7134
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2023
64
Score
Across the available record, Denny's 7134 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Aug 28, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Denny's 7134 since Aug 28, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Denny's 7134's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator chicken and cheese we're placed at 6:00 am.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator chicken and cheese we're placed at 6:00 am.
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the veggie at the reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings vents soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn next to grill. Also observed reach in cooler is not working properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout so deep throughout the kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in front of the grill. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
47
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 75°F at preparation table kitchen area.
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); at reach in cooler cook line. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator started to relocate the products to another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers and standing reach in freezer out of order at cook line. And drawers reach in coolers and one door reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed throughout the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout so deep throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between cook (grill and stove) equipments and between reach in cooler and steam table very heavy grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored at preparation table next to condiments containers and next to reach in cooler.
21-44-1
Basic - Some Floor tiles in disrepair at ware washing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at cook line next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at mop sink.
29-11-4
39
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands with the same gloves. Employee was informed that he need to change the gloves with hand washing first. Employee washed his hands and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon over precooked chicken tenders and chicken nuggets at walk-in freezer. Manager moved the salmon to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white eggs (48 F - Cold Holding) and raw hamburger (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. Manager moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed single service articles blocked the hand wash sink at preparation area. The single service articles were relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at cook line. Observed floor grease and with accumulation of food at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at mop area, under three compartment sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the kitchen area, ware washing area, mop sink area.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensils stored touching scrambled eggs at steam table. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between cook (grill and stove) equipments very heavy grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to stove. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's 7134 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's 7134 on file is from Aug 28, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's 7134?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's 7134.
How does Denny's 7134 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Denny's 7134 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Denny's 7134's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's 7134 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's 7134 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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