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Denny's #9575

10360 Patriot Hwy Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

October 9, 2024
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

10: 3020 Observed no hand soap available at the handwashing sink located near the cooking station . During the inspection the person in charge provided hand soap.
Corrective Actions: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands.

16: 1790 Observed the interior of all three micowaves heavily soiled.
Corrective Actions: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.

22: 0820 (B) Observed raw shell eggs at 58degrees cold holding at improper temperatures on the top of the prep cooler. Observed eggs stored in a small and overfilled container. During the inspection the EHS provided time as a public health control documents. Eggs were pulled from reach-in cooler at 6:00am and will be discarded at 10:00 am .
Corrective Actions: Cold hold potentially hazardous food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

22: 0820 (A2) Observed pancake batter cold holding on top of prep cooler at the cook line at 60 degrees Through discussion with the person in charge pancake batter was removed from the reach-in cooler at 5:00am and will be discarded at 9:00am . EHS provided time as a public health control documents
Corrective Actions: Cold hold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.

24: 0850 (B) (C1, 2, 4) Through discussion with the person in charge facility is using time as a public health control for raw shell eggs and pancake batter . Foods were not labeled indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. The person in charge was unable to provide Time as a public health control approval docouments . During the inspection EHS provided time as a public health control documents during the inspection . Person in charge Signed document and labeled foods indicate the time that is four hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 1. Pancake batter was at 60 degrees and removed from the reach in cooler at 5:00 am and will be discarded at 9:00am 2. Raw shell eggs were at 58 degreees and removed from the reach-in cooler at 6:00am and will be discarded at 10:00am
Corrective Actions: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours is used as the public health control : 1) the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature or, 2) the food shall have an initial temperature of 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 3) the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 4) the food shall be cooked and served, served if ready to eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 5) the food if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit shall be discarded.

49: 1800 Observed the following nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning : 1. Floor fans 2. Exterior of all cooking equipment 3. Interior of cooling equipment 4. All shelving
Corrective Actions: Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment should be free of encrusted grease and soil.

55: 3180 Walls , floors and ceiling ( including air vents ) need cleaning .
Corrective Actions: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.

55: 3170 Observed the following facilities in poor repair 1. peeling/damaged ceiling tiles 2. cracked floor tiles by cookline and salad prep cooler 3. floor tiles in need of grouting in the back of the house.
Corrective Actions: Repair the physical facilities. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.

56: 3200 Observed accumulation of debris on hood vents in the food establishment.
Corrective Actions: Maintain hood system vent filters in a clean condition.

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Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
Cheesecake-RIC(2)-IT 40 °F Cold Holding
Macaroni & cheese-RIC(2)-IT 39 °F Cold Holding
Deli ham -WIC-IT 36 °F Cold Holding
Liquid eggs- -Prep cooler(2)-IT 38 °F Cold Holding
Cut tomatoes -Prep cooler(1)-IT 40 °F Cold Holding
Raw shell eggs -Receiving-ST 41 °F Cold Holding
Milk 2%-Receiving-ST 40 °F Cold Holding
Liquid eggs-WIC-ST 38 °F Cold Holding
Precooked steak-WIC-IT 40 °F Cold Holding
Sausage patty 175 °F Hot Holding
Raw sausage patty -Prep cooler(1)-IT 39 °F Cold Holding
Beef chili 137 °F Hot Holding
Salad mix -Prep cooler(3)-IT 39 °F Cold Holding
Sausage gravy 146 °F Hot Holding
Beef burger 176 °F Cooking
pancake batter-RIC(1)-IT 39 °F Cold Holding
Raw shell eggs-WIC-ST 37 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
Dishwasher Chemical 50 Luster Chlorine
Wiping bucket Chemical 200 Quick clean Quat 78 °F
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
Walk-in cooler 38 °F
Reach-in freezer 2 °F
Prep cooler(1) 39 °F
Prep cooler(3) 38 °F
Reach-in cooler(1) 40 °F
Prep cooler(2) 35 °F
Reach-in cooler(2) 36 °F
Walk-in freezer 5 °F
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
COS Violation
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
IN
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination
IN
15 Food separated & protected.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Violation
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
IN
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
COS Repeat Violation
Observations
OUT
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
COS Repeat Violation
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
COS Violation
Observations
Consumer Advisory
IN
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
49 Non-food contact surfaces clean.
Repeat Violation
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Repeat Violation
Observations
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Repeat Violation
Observations
OUT
56 Adeq. ventilation & lighting, designated areas used.
Repeat Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant