Denny's
A+Cutting Edge1210 E Main St, Mesa 85203
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-29198
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Apr 21, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine2 priority1 coreC
Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed cook use gloved hands to crack raw shell eggs into a pan, then use the gloved hands to open a package of bread, handle the bread, and a clean plate for service, without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector instructed cook to wash hands. Cook washed hands, discarded the bread (see embargo form) and will not use the contaminated plate. Discussed washing hands when they become contaminated, such as from raw proteins. Hands should be washed between glove changes, when changing tasks, etc. to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. PIC will retrain employees on proper handwashing and when to wash and verify that procedures are being followed. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw baby spinach, diced tomatoes, precooked prime rib, liquid egg, and precooked sausage crumbles cold holding in the cook-line refrigerated drawers with internal temperatures of 50-53F, probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). According to PIC, the TCS food items were at 41F 5.5 hours prior to inspection. PIC suspects that the drawers may have been in defrost and will not use the unit until it is maintaining food at 41F or less. PIC voluntarily discarded the TCS food items, see embargo form. Discussed the importance of maintaining cold food at 41F or less to limit pathogen growth and avoid causing foodborne illness. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food must be maintained at 41°F or less. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was a verification breakdown, which resulted in the violation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed several stacks of plastic kid's cups, stored as clean on the clean dish rack across from the dish machine, with water in-between the cups. The kid's cups have a label to "hand wash only" and are hand washed and re-used, according to PIC. Discussed allowing the cups to air-dry prior to stacking. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
May 30, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Jan 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted with RS #871
2024
Oct 22, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Oct 9, 2024Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Work order was submitted for the tile in the walk-in, the ceiling by the restrooms, and the handwashing sink by the dish pit. Reviewed pest control, the last three visits were: 8/24/24, 9/10/24, and 9/22/24. Recommended having pest control treat for birds next visit.Re-inspection: 10/22/24.
Inspector's notes
Observed bird feathers in 5+ air vents throughout the lobby. Person in charge will have employee remove the feathers and clean the vents. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Re-inspection: 10/22/24
May 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedReviewed date marking On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Alberto N
Feb 13, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Lucio B.
2023
Nov 10, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment. Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair tiles in main walk in unit; lights in the prep area and main cook line. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:??Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report toreview, or??Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: B,Signer: Anai Martinez
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. ====Observed 18 separate containers inside main walk in unit of cooked hash browns. 2 containers of cooked ham and two containers of mixed salads with no date markings. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the hash browns were prepared yesterday morning. Directed PIC to apply the correct date marks to all undated products. =======TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage. ====Observed several chemical spray bottles stored with chemicals stored directly and angled above salt and clean glasses. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved chemical bottles of spic and span; and glass cleaner. ==========Toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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