Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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DENNY'S 7464

911 E COMMERCIAL BLVD · OAKLAND PARK · Broward County · FL 33334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2017
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2708919
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6287736
DBPR license1611267

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 22, 2017 10:03 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 23, 2017 8:54 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03A-17-4

High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all food in the reach-in cooler drawers opposite the small flat top grill is 45°F or warmer. The food was moved to the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm when tested. Observed 50 ppm when retested. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 running across the floor in the dishwashing area. 1 on the floor under the 3 compartment sink next to the ice machine. 2 on the floor under the bread rack at the beginning of the cooks line. . 1 on a bench in the dining room. 1 on the floor under the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed that the temperature of the cooling rehydrated hash brown potatoes only dropped 1 degree in 30 minutes. These are in closed cardboard containers approximately 10" deep. The potatoes were put into uncovered shallow pans and placed in the walk-in cooler to continue cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed a drink glass in the front counter hand sink. It was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment uses a computer based training program that is not on the approved food workers training program list. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate03D-20-4

Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. Observed that the temperature of the cooling rehydrated hash brown potatoes only dropped 1 degree in 30 minutes. These are in closed cardboard containers approximately 10" deep. The potatoes were put into uncovered shallow pans and placed in the walk-in cooler to continue cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12Intermediate03D-16-4

Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed that the temperature of the cooling rehydrated hash brown potatoes only dropped 1 degree in 30 minutes. These are in closed cardboard containers approximately 10" deep. The potatoes were put into uncovered shallow pans and placed in the walk-in cooler to continue cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate14-78-5

Intermediate – Refrigerated drawers not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food in the reach-in cooler drawers opposite the small flat top grill is 45°F or warmer. The food was moved to the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the service line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed a build-up of grease and old food under the larger flat top grill. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 on the floor under a dry board for the dishwasher. 2 on the floor under the Ansul tanks at the entrance to the dishwashing area. 2 on the floor under the 3 compartment sink next to the ice machine. . 1 on the floor on cooks line.. 1 on the floor under another bread rack on the cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed that some food pans are stacked wet on shelving in the dishwashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe under the dish machine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.