Maricopa County, AZ

Denny's

Permit ID: FD-38878

Permit Type: E & D

2525 W Deer Valley Rd Phoenix 85027

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
06
Hands clean & properly washed
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12, P: Cleaning Procedure Observed an employee wash their hands for less than 5 seconds. This employee was working in the dish washing area. Had employee properly re-wash hands before returning to work. Reviewed that proper hand washing includes lather with soap for 10-15 seconds before rinsing with PIC and employee.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
19
Proper hot holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding Observed a container of cooked sausage and cooked bacon being hot held in steam table to have internal temperatures of 115F. Per employee, these items were placed in hot holding unit about 15 minutes prior. Had employee re-heat items to 165F before returning to hot holding unit. Reviewed proper hot holding temperature of 135F for TCS food items with PIC and employee.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding Observed numerous TCS food being held at temperatures above 41F in various coolers. The glass front server cooler was holding TCS food between 47F-50F. These items were placed in walk-in cooler to be cooled and held at 41F. The left prep cooler of the make line was holding TCS items between 50F-57F. These items were place in walk-in cooler to be cooled and held at 41F. The top flat of raw shell eggs in the omelet cooler had an internal temperature of 65F. The flat was stacked above the holding line of the cooler. The eggs were discarded because they were stocked earlier this morning. Reviewed proper cold holding temperature of 41F for TCS food items with PIC.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Observed screens over air vents in ceiling above exposed food of make line/ salad bar being held up by wooden toothpicks. Some toothpicks were broken and hanging. Discussed with PIC the potential risks of having the toothpicks there. PIC will have screens re-attached in a safer way that's also easier to clean. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed the far left corner of the make line where the waffle iron is to have food/grease build-up on the juncture between the wall and the counter, the grout of the tiles, and the non food contact surfaces of the waffle iron. PIC will have employee clean and maintain at a frequency as to prevent future build-up.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a D Grade and had 3 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 2 Core violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Provided hand washing stickers to PIC. This inspection was conducted with RS# 815.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.