Denny's Restaurant # 7491 - Inspection Report
Address:6887 E FRONT ST KANSAS CITY MO 64120
Establishment Type:Restaurant/Deli
Phone No.:(816) 231-7448

Inspection details
Inspection Date09 December, 2014
Inspection TypeRoutine
Critical Violations7
Non-critical Violations7

Violation Details
Regulation Code
Reference
Violation & Comments
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Mar 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed storage of old equipment throughout former employee restroom/storage area in rear of kitchen. Recommend organizing equipment and removing any unnecessary items.
4-702.11
Before Use After Cleaning - Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment are not sanitized before use after cleaning.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no sanitizer set up in kitchen area at time of inspection. Employee made sanitizer bucket.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Mar 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed broken hing on oven directly inside kitchen area. Employees have placed carboard inside unit to keep door shut. Observed lower drawer under fryers unable to open at time of inspection. Observed broken handle to 1 door pancake cooler. Observed standing water (1-2 inches) inside 1 door pancake cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION Observed walk in freezer door unable to close due to ice buildup on door and floor. REPEAT VIOLATION Observed door latch to walk in cooler missing. Unable to seal unit door.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Mar 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed significant food debris throughout kitchen area/flooring at time of inspection. Employee swept area. Inspector discussed regular cleaning with employees. Observed significant grease debris on floor and walls around fryers. REPEAT VIOLATION
8-304.11
At time of inspection by authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspectors: (1) A certified food service operations manager must be present in the food service area and on duty at all times of business operation, and must present a FOOD MANAGER PERMIT or card to the authorized REGULATORY AUTHORITY inspector at the time of inspection, or; (2) For food service operations where no manager is certified, eighty percent (80%) of required food handler staff shall obtain a (3) three years FOOD HANLDER CARD from the City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Department either upon completion of a FOOD HANDLER'S course through the Health Department or upon the Health Department's approval of a comparable FOOD HANDLER PERMIT or card from another provider.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no employees with food handler cards on site, including manager on duty/person in charge. See comments below.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed shelled eggs and liquid eggs above pancake 1 door cooler on line with internal temperature above 41F- see temp log. Per employee, items placed on line within 2 hours and were moved to walk in cooler. REPEAT VIOLATION
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two in use knives stored dirty under toaster on main line. Employee removed items and placed at warewash area.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Mar 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy buildup on handles and inside microwave near fryers. REPEAT VIOLATION Observed heavy grease/grease floating under fryers above two drawer cooler and grease buildup on cooler drawers/inside cooler drawers. REPEAT VIOLATION Observed heavy buildup on "clean" skillets and "clean" skillet storage shelf above egg station.
6-501.18
Maintaining & Using Handwashing Facilities - Handwashing facilities are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.
Comply by : Mar 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy debris inside handsink and on hot-cold faucet handles of kitchen handsink.
3-501.17
RTE PHF, Date Marking - Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours was not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed missing date mark on several bags of pot roast in make table unit. Items discarded, make date unknown.
4-703.11
Hot Water and Chemical - After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils are not sanitized in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed incorrect three compartment sink set up at time of inspection- observed no sanitizer sink set up and dishes soaking in water inside sanitizer bay of three compartment sink. Discussed with employee who remade three compartment sink.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICALComply by : Dec 12, 2014
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris inside clean plate storage area of steam table. Observed heavy food spillage throughout make table unit and on utensils stored inside unit/bins stored inside unit.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Mar 09, 2015
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed food debris/buildup on shelving under steam well area. Observed sticky handles of make table unit (reach in coolers and cooler lid). Observed heavy spillage inside cabinet under coffee station at server station. Observed sticky residue/splash on undercarriage of coke machine at front server station. Employee cleaned.
3-501.18
RTE PHF, Disposition - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food was not discarded in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICALCorrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed white macaroni with cheese and sausage link in make table unit labeled for use between 11/7-11/21. Employee discarded item and inspector discussed 7 day usage window with employees.