Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DENNY'S #7636

2705 OKEECHOBEE BLVD · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33409

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3481476
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8817751
DBPR license6003976

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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 5

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Unwashed fruit stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in produce cooler unwashed melons stored over sliced tomatoes and sliced pickles. Discussed storage practices with operator; storage of products corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes while placing into dish washing machine; without washing hands he then removed clean and sanitized dishes. Discussed with operator hand washing procedures; dishwasher washed hands and placed dishes back in machine to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler across from flat top over stacked sliced cheese (46F – Cold Holding) per operator product removed from walk in and placed in flip top unit approximately 1 hour ago; per operator product not portioned or prepared today. Operator chose to discard product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03E-03-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. In steam table nacho meat (80F – Reheating) at 8:55 since 8:15 to 79F at 9:40. Operator stated steam table was turned off; operator turned on machine and chose to discard product. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At server expo line spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to single service packets of salt and sugar and sanitizer bucket stored above clean and sanitized cups. Discussed storage practices with operator; spray bottle moved. In kitchen at cook line bottle of cleaning agents stored next to frying oil. Discussed with operator who moved spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler hash browns (120F – Cooling)at 8:50 since 8:00 to 119F at 9:25. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Discussed with operator cooling procedures; operator spaced out containers of hash brown and opened tops to allow for fast cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen at cook line on top of microwave employee car keys and cell phone. Discussed with operator who removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing beard guard while preparing food. Discussed with operator .

#3Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In walk in cooler flooring has rusted away and has large holes.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At server expo line dipper well with ice cream scoops stored in water at 112F. Discussed with operator who changed utensils and water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom no hand washing sign provided.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.