Denny's
B°7400 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-61997
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 16, 2026Routine1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: repairing main walk in floors; adding men's urinal divider; caulking main mop sink faucet fixtures. Of note: Main line refrigerators on sandwich line are not currently operational. Currently roof repair in server walkways.Re-inspection: Monday July 27th
Inspector's notes
Observed Gnat activity on previous inspection. During inspection observed 20+ live Gnat's throughout the establishment. Recommend Integrated Pest control services to treat live Gnat. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Apr 23, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand sink usage; food contact equipment cleaning procedures.Recommend: Gnatt treatment throughout the store. Fix missing door panels; warped flooring in walk in unit; reapply caulking to hand sinks and mop sink faucet fixtures; hallway ceiling fixture needs; replace burnt out lights in the cooking areas; correct restroom storage closet door handle. Of note: Upright true refrigerator is not in use. Low boy 4 drawer freezer on cook line not in use. Place out of order signage of both units.
2025
Nov 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ware washing machine chlorine sanitizer concentration measured at 0ppm. PIC placed called for service of ware washing machine. PIC instructed staff to use 3 compartment sink with appropriate concentration of sanitizer to wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces until machine is functioning properly. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
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Observed leak from hot water side of faucet in 3 compartment sink in ware washing area. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jul 17, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The ice cream in the server pass thru area was uncovered, and had ice beginning to drip in the the product from the freezer and had condensation over the product on the freezer door. PIC voluntarily discarded the ice cream. Ensure that food items are properly covered during storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
The plumbing access plate in broken and has a hole on the wall below the rinse sink next to the dish machine area. Ensure that the wall is repaired to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Mar 31, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB°
Provided the PIC with when to wash hands and clean up of accidents handouts.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Employee in the cookline area handled raw chorizo, then went to handle clean in use utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination. 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
No soap provided at the hand wash sink across from the cookline area. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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
Hashrowns-59-64F cooling stacked and covered in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that the hashbrowns were made about six hours prior and uncovered and unstacked all pans. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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.
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*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The pipe is loose and detaching from the wall under the hand wash sink in the cookline area causing the water to excessively leak when the sink is used. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Oct 16, 2024Routine2 priority1 coreC
Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
There is a minor leak below the two compartment sink in the cookline area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Employee in the cookline area cracked multiple shell eggs, then went to handle toasted bread, cooked food items, clean plates, and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination. 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.
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Shell eggs-66F in the table top area of the make line cooler next to grill area. Employee stated that the eggs had been in the unit for about 30 minutes and relocated to the walk in cooler. ( *All other food items in the unit were 41F or below. The eggs were stored on multiple empty flats.) Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. 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.
May 29, 2024Routine1 coreA
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,Signer: Ana
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability----The floor in the cookline and prep areas has grout and some tiles that are excessively damaged/chipped. The floor in the walk in cooler is beginning to lift. The coving is missing in the ware wash area next to the mop sink. Ensure that floor and coving are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
Jan 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Ride along with badge #314.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Signer: Victoria Warne
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.-----Raw ground beef stored directly over two boxes of tomato items in the walk in cooler. PIC relocated the beef to proper location. Ensure that food and/or ice are protected from cross contamination during storage, preparation, display. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability----The floor in the cookline and prep areas has grout and some tiles that are excessively damaged/chipped. The floor in the walk in cooler is beginning to lift. The coving is missing in the ware wash area next to the mop sink. Ensure that floor and coving are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
2023
Oct 31, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Printed copy of inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: food contact cleaning procedures for stainless steel containers. Recommend: adding privacy divider for men's restroom urinals. Core #53 violation noted on this inspection report.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Victoria Warne,Award: A
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability.===Observed floors inside main walk in unit in warped and disrepair condition. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 3, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Victoria Warne
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage----Serving spoon stored in a dipper well that did not have the water running. PIC removed the spoon from the dipper well. Ensure that in use utensils are stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability----The floor in the cookline and prep areas has grout and some tiles that are excessively damaged/chipped with standing water present. Ensure that floor is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →