Denny's

16487 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-58230

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Surprise restaurant avg: 98

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 24, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: swamp cooler and fans

Apr 29, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: thawed fish, usage of ice, reheating for hot holding tmperatures

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed sliced turkey, ham, boiled eggs, chopped lettuce, and mayo in metal pans, and pancake batter in large cylinder plastic containers, in cold holding unit in far corner near grill with an internal temperature ranging 46-50*F. Person in charge stated foods were 41*F within 1 hour of inspection. All foods were placed on ice or neighboring units for quick cooling to 41*F. Foods reached an internal temperature of 43-48*F within 30 minutes, and were still cooling. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed shredded cheddar in 8in plastic container with an internal temperature of 45-48*F. Person in charge stated foods were prepped within 1 hour of inspection and placed food on ice for quick cooling. 3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Small cold holding unit in corner on grill line with an ambient temperature ranging 48*F (top shelf) and 52*F (bottom) shelf. Person in charge to place a work order and hold all foods on ice or in neighboring units at 41*F. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Nov 14, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.

Jun 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of not over filling containers in cold holding units**

Apr 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Nov 19, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Advosed PIC not to overfill products at the line, only fill up to the fill line**

Sep 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024RoutinecleanA°

2023

Nov 22, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Lydia U.,Award: Not Participating

Aug 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #49 found during the inspection conducted on 08/10/23 was verified by the inspector on 08/11/23 via electronic means. A copy of this advisory report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.

Aug 10, 2023Routine1 priorityB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.Award: B,Signer: Lydia U.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap -----End of the spray arm at the rinse sink by dishwasher extends below the flood rim. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the sink must be at least twice the diameter of the nozzle and may not be less than 1 inch. Advised PIC to install a shorter hose. A re-inspection is scheduled for within 3 business days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →