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Denny's

A+Cutting Edge

4303 W Peoria Ave, Glendale 85302

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66836

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

99
Excellent

Glendale restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 1, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 12, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 6, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 11, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 20, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 28, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 17, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 17, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding, handwash station use, and monitoring of hot holding

Apr 28, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed restroom availability for employees and plumbing maintenance

2025

Oct 20, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-903.11

Inspector's notes

-- Observed bag of unused/single-use straws being stored in plumbing cabinet near server station. Reviewed approved storage areas with the PIC: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, Single-Service and Single-Use Articles must be stored in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. The PIC moved straws at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-903.11 (A) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing; Single-Use/Single-Service Items

Jun 11, 2025Routine2 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

-- In steel cabinet for soda machine, observed a leak in syrup hose with liquid slowly accumulating onto the floor. 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

-- Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floors and floor drains throughout the establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Mar 31, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 22, 2024RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 6, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. 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-RequestForm-181.Signer: Marco R.,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A

Mar 12, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report delivered via email. Inspection conducted with RS: #815Discussed increasing cleaning frequencies. 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-RequestForm-181.Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA-Eval,Signer: Porferia Leyba

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. -- Observed opened packages pot roast and turkey bacon in walk-in refrigerator and reach-in drawer without date mark labels on the containers. The person in charge (PIC) stated the the items were prepped early yesterday morning. Requested the PIC place date marks on items at the time of inspection. Ensure opened packages/containers of ready-to-eat TCS foods are labeled with date within 24 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Dec 1, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A" grade.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email. 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-RequestForm-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Tichelle M.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →