Denny's
A°1994 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85282
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66841
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 19, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures.
Jan 5, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted due to citizens complaint. No evidence to substantiate citizens complaint. Reviewed and discussed food storage procedures to prevent cross contamination. Please ensure rpz air gaps are minimum 1inch air gaps. Recommend deep cleaning tables and under tables and rpz calcium build up. Side of deep fryers.Reminder: usage of Sher Mitts on cook line is permitted. Request: conducting RPZ test for backflow preventers. Please keep copy on file or posted. Provided: Handout 9 Food Allergens
2025
Nov 6, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed flow rate of hand sink on server line.
Aug 7, 2025RoutinecleanA+
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.
Apr 28, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 23, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
In the pull-out drawers of the refrigerator at the south end of the cookline: Shell-off hard-cooked eggs -- 54°F to 58°F and portioned cooked rice pilaf 58°F. These were discarded; see embargo. Drawers holding at 58°F; other sections of the unit holding at 41°F or less. Drawers were taken out of service pending repair. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F 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.
Aug 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor cleaning and maintenance.
Mar 6, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority ,0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the spray nozzle on the hose is disconnected from below the AVB when not in use.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.Embargo Lbs: 33,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Angel Nunez
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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.-----Employee handling dirty equipment in ware wash area went to handle clean items without washing hands. Employee in the cook line area cracked shell eggs then went to handle clean equipment without washing hands. Employees were asked to wash hands when changing tasks. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: 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.----Two gallons of milk, four containers of yogurt beverage mix, and six containers of whipped cream-47-55F in the reach in cooler across from the juice machine in the server pass through area. PIC discarded all items-see embargo form. Keep PHF/TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or below. *Ambient temperature of the unit was 48F. PIC removed all TCS items from the unit and stated that the unit would be scheduled for maintenance/repair. Establishment has sufficient refrigeration. After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was training staff and a verification breakdown which resulted in the violation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 4, 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.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. Of note: Reviewed when to wash hands, how to wash hands, cooling, temperature requirements, and TCS foods. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jacqueline Troyer
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →