DENNYS RESTAURANT
3850 SW 137TH AVENUE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed under fryers soiled, under flat grill soiled.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area. Observed ceiling tiles inn kitchen area soiled.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall by flat grill Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Manager provided hat.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in the kitchen area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside four doors cooler soiled Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back area, kitchen area Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
14
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the dining room.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor missing. By the cooking line stove.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles broken, throughout the kitchen areas.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall underneath shelves, located at dry storage.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on door reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located by the cooking line. During the inspection operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the drawers reach in cooler, located at cooking line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen and dishwasher areas.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
16
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at front counter.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at front counter at kitchen entrance.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at front counter.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at walk in freezer and front counter. Observed wide chest reach in freezer door at front counter in disrepair.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer door and on shelf inside.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching omelettes inside container at cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at standing water 80F at cook line and front counter.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers at reach in cooler at front counter.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink and men restroom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at front counter and walk in cooler.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in cooler below juice dispenser.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line by the hand sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep cooler across from the grill observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, instructed manager to add ice to food product to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a gallon of cooking oil stored on prep table in front of the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (44F - Cold Holding); Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding) operator took temperatures 2 hours before employee turned off walk in cooler for truck, ambient temperature 45F. Operator moved items to freezer, and operator called for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area sink and kitchen sink. Operator replaced them Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).