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DENNY'S #7047

1300 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3442500
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731526
DBPR license6500015

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High 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 dishwasher machine at 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and reran at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes in machine not sanitized due to machine being at 10ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed machine and retested at 100ppm and sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge does not have access to digital system during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed only one proof of food handler training Person in charge is new and does not have access to digital systems.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents through establishment soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding under dish machine.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on cook line drawers torn. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoops in water at 112F Observed ice cream scoops in 89F water. Person in charge replaced water from coffee machine at 180F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside interior of microwave. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed splash area of juice nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing station faucet next to coffee machine leaking.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.