DENNY'S 8004
8409 BLANDING BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 904-778-4624
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects in three compartment sink area across from dish machine.
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Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 5 boxes of reconstituted hash browns and 4 containers of pancake batter cooling for 6.5 hours at temperatures of 45-46F in walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of walk-in cooler was 45F at time of inspection. Reconstituted hash browns, pancake batter cooling 6.5 hours (44-46F - Cooling)
Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 flying insects in three compartment sink area across from dish machine.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; multiple food items at temperatures of 44-46F in first flip top cooler and reach in cooler below on cook line. Person in charge stated food items have been in cooler over night and have not been removed for any reason. -Cook line reach in cooler: Deli meat, deli turkey, ground beef, raw chicken, hot dogs, house made gravy (44-46F - Cold Holding) Multiple food items at temperatures of 44-47F in walk-in cooler. -Walk-in cooler: Queso, mashed potatoes, tomato sauce, nacho meat, mac and cheese, French toast batter, liquid egg, shredded cheese, sliced yellow cheese, sliced white cheddar, deli ham, sweet cheese filling, deli turkey, turkey bacon, deli ham, raw chorizo, ground beef, hot dogs, carne asada, garlic cheese paste, meat sauce, sausage links, buttermilk, pico de gallo, portioned whipped butter, cut lettuce, cut spinach (44-47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; multiple food items at temperatures of 44-46F in first flip top cooler and reach in cooler below on cook line. Person in charge stated food items have been in cooler over night and have not been removed for any reason. Cook line reach in cooler: Deli meat, deli turkey, ground beef, raw chicken, hot dogs, house made gravy (44-46F - Cold Holding) Multiple food items at temperatures of 44-47F in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler: Queso, mashed potatoes, tomato sauce, nacho meat, mac and cheese, French toast batter, liquid egg, shredded cheese, sliced yellow cheese, sliced white cheddar, deli ham, sweet cheese filling, deli turkey, turkey bacon, deli ham, raw chorizo, ground beef, hot dogs, carne asada, garlic cheese paste, meat sauce, sausage links, buttermilk, pico de gallo, portioned whipped butter, cut lettuce, cut spinach (44-47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits and house made gravy at temperatures of 110-121F stored in steam well on cook line. Person in charge stated food items were prepared on site 2 hours prior and placed in steam well. Food items were placed on flat top grill for reheating. Grits, house made gravy (110-121F - Hot Holding)
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed heavily soiled cardboard used to line interior of left-most fryer on cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack closest to dish machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles cracked or in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors with food and grease build up under equipment on cook line and in back mop sink area. Walls with grease build up and/or stains throughout kitchen area. Ceilings with grease and/or dust build up throughout kitchen area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle for scoop in direct contact with product ground meat in reach in cooler drawer under flat top grill. Person in charge removed scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed; food debris build up in interior of toasters on server line. Food debris build up in 2 ovens on cook line. One oven not in use per person in charge.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide latest inspection report. Blue binder with previous inspections has inspection from 02/2025. Latest inspection conducted 10/2025.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; heavy grease build up on sides of fryers on cook line. Food debris build up in gaskets on multiple reach in cooler doors on cook line. Dust build up on fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed container with coffee filters stored with no protective covering on server station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at entrance to server line with milk stored within.
Oct 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top grill, 5 cracked eggs stored in pan. Employee discarded raw shelled egg with cracks in shell.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steam table on cook line, grits (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated grits were placed in warmer at 6 am and voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top grills, sliced Swiss (46F - Cold Holding). Cheese was placed in cooler this morning but lid has been open during breakfast rush. Operator shut lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, grits (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated grits were placed in warmer at 6 am and voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back chemical room, cleaner with bleach and silverware pre soak stored above case of gloves. Operator moved case of gloves to top shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at end of cook line. Operator stocked paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In server area in front of salad reach in cooler, ceiling has water damage with water dripping into trash can. Also, at end of server area, water damage to ceiling around light fixture.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor on cook line by handwash sink. Operator stated pest company was out last night and sprayed. Operator killed up dead roach and discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to entrance of walk-in cooler multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in server area next to salad reach in cooler. Also, floor tiles missing in dish under 3 compartment sinks.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line under all equipment soiled with heavy food debris and grease. Also, in walk-in freezer floor soiled with black build up. Also, floor in dry storage room soiled with food debris/debris. Also, walls on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, walls below and next to three compartment sink in dish area soiled with food debris. Also, walls below behind prep table soiled with food debris. Also, in dry storage room, wall behind bag- in- box soda boxes soiled with black build up. Also, multiple ceiling vents throughout establishment soiled/stained black.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple filters missing from hood system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom no hand wash sign provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Portable fan on floor on cook line near grills soiled with food debris. Also, under flat top grills and stove top on cook line soiled with heavy food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple old labels found on metal pans being used. Operator couched dishwasher and removed old labels.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in both reach in coolers on cook line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two sanitizer bucket in server area and one sanitizer bucket on cook line; Sanitizer Bucket x3 (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer buckets and rechecked at 200ppm.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, 3 portions of raw chorizo date marked 6/19, 10 portions of prime rib date marked 6/15, 3 portions of pot roast date marked 6/25, 4 portions of burnt ends date marked 6/25. Manager discarded food products.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, 2 raw shelled eggs with broken shells. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line, sliced cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese was placed in cooler this morning about 7 am and lid of cooler was open. Employee closed lid.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink in server line closest to front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottom shelf of bread table on cook line spray bottle of blue liquid not label. Manager labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Small hole in ceiling tile by front counter. Also, hole in ceiling in server line with water damage. Also, multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair in far left dining area due to air conditioner leaking water. Manager stated they had air conditioner worked on last week and after it started leaking water. Manager already has company coming out next week to fix issue. In mean time manager stated they plan on blocking off that area with a tarp and have not been sitting customers in that area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans in dish area not properly air dried before stacking.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment on cook line has build up of food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on pipe near fan unit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line has buildup of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Also, multiple gaskets on cook line soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor coming from bathroom. Manager stated a company was out 3 days ago to work on plumbing in bathrooms dues to water coming up from floor drains. Company stated to manager odor will dissipate after a few days.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean pans in dish area. Also, on cook line in reach in cooler span of sliced Swiss has egg white label on pan.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on server line with fruit in it has standing water at bottom of cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris on cook line and prep area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Manger discarded sanitizer bucket and made new. Rechecked 150ppm.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In flip top cooler in front of grill area on cook line one cracked shelled egg in pan. See Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line under grill raw pork (53F - Cold Holding); chorizo (53F - Cold Holding); rehydrated hash brown (56F - Cold Holding). Per cook he has been opening and shutting drawer frequently since open. Per manager all food placed in drawer at beginning of shift. Manager placed ice bag on products. Also, In bottom drawer of reach in cooler near fryers raw beef (44-45F - Cold Holding). Food has been in cooler approximately since 6a.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink in back room has splitter that has no vacuum breaker on non chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both reach in coolers on front service line soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in front service line closes to front counter. Also, paper towel dispenser in women's restroom not dispensing paper towels but is full.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack or on shelf. Clean Cast iron skillets on cook line stored on dirty shelf.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler drawers on cook line under grill ambient temperature is 54F. Observed gasket in disrepair and ice build up near fan.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach in cooler drawers on cookline torn/ in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer a case of hamburger buns stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers, and drawers, and reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Also, gasket on walk-in cooler soiled. Also, knobs on grills on cook line have build up of food debris on them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of multiple reach in coolers on cookline, including under reach in cooler drawers heavily soiled with food debris.
Wall, floors and ceilings soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Heavy grease build up on floor under and behind fryers on cookline, in walk-in freezer, on concrete curbing under reach in coolers on cookline. Also, Walls in prep area, cookline and ware washing areas soiled.
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in server station area and on cook line. Operator believes steam table is leaking and causing the issue. Per operator plumber is en route. Standing water is also on floor under triple sink.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler on make line, sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Flip top is not working currently per manager. All items in cooler for less than two hours. Manager moved items to walk in cooler. Retemp after 45 mins, 42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in fryer basket in kitchen, chicken patty (123F - Hot Holding). Employee refried chicken, 167F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In chemical storage room adjacent to ice machine by back door, cleaning degreaser on shelf above gloves. Manager moved gloves to correct storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line has discoloration consistent of mold-like substance.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Upon arriving, six employees working with no CFM present. Manager went to bank and arrived towards end of inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee who was hired less than three weeks ago did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Provided manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above prep table next to manager office has hole.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area have a build up of dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Above flip top cooler on make line, employee phone and charger. Employee removed phone.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling in dish area has old food build up. Floor under fryer have grease build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of red microwave by server station is soiled with build up of old food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handle of reach in cooler on far left side of make line soiled with old food. Hood filters have build up of grease. Side of fryers have grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager closed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On bottom shelf of flip top reach in cooler at server station water build up.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Server handling her personal cell phone and simultaneously handling bag of food product. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped into floor drain. Mop sink pipe is in disrepair - mop water is poured into floor drain near mop sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. Missing on outside faucet near rear exit door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of far microwave at end of cook line by hand washing sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed was for the old owner. Manager obtained new license and states will post.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee gray jacket stored on top of condiments in small wait station near kitchen. Jacket moved and stored correctly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gasket on rear exit door is torn and a gap is present.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line. Wall behind cooking equipment on cook line. Manager moved equipment and began cleaning.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dry storage area where ketchup is stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple handles for reach in coolers on cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line where pancake batter is stored.
Jan 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cook line and make line in kitchen. Under large ice machine by back door to kitchen. Also all walls on cook line have a build up of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment on cook line in kitchen. Interior of cabinet where trash can is stored in server area.
Nov 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Manager cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands, changed gloves, then continued to handle clean utensils without washing hands between tasks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old owner license displayed at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee's to go cup of coffee stored over flip top reach in cooler on make line, coffee discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment on cook line and make line in kitchen. Under large ice machine by back door to kitchen. Also all walls on cook line have a build up of debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment on cook line in kitchen. Interior of cabinet where trash can is stored in server area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Employee reusing packaging that strawberry came in that states produce should be rinsed before use, per employee they rinsed off strawberries and placed the, back into original packaging.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on make line closest to dish area.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee sitting in dining area then entered cook line and began to handle clean utensils and make food orders without washing hands first.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw hamburger Pattie's stored over hash browns on cook line in reach in cooler draw under grill, employee rearranged both items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Previous owner's license displayed in office and front counter.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. On exterior and ground around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in cooler drawer on cook line under grill.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream, scoop in 119F water in server area, employee replaced water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers under grill on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single service items on floor in storage area by sever area, employee began to pick up all boxes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers. In reach in cooler in server area across from service window.
Wall/floors/ceilings soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls on cook line. Walls around walk in cooler door. Ceiling tiles in prep area near office. Also ceiling vent near office is in disrepair. Floor under large ice machine in prep area. All floors on cook line.
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