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Denny's

A°

1218 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear 85395

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66842

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

100
Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 21, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 28, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 5, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 31, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 7, 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

Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Observed honey steadily dripping onto a table, seats, and floors from open ceiling in southwest corner of dining area. The person in charge provided most recent pest control reports from 7/4/26 with statement of bees/wasp nest being treated on roof. At the time of inspection, a repair company was actively working on filling holes and gaps in the walls/ceilings. Discussed with PIC prompt removal of honey syrup on tables, seats, floors, walls, and ceilings to reduce the attraction of other pests. No pest activity was observed in restaurant at the time of inspection.

Apr 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 31, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed microwave and soda nozzle cleaning frequencies.

Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance

Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance and utensil storage

2024

Dec 3, 2024Routine1 coreA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an accumulation of food debris and organic matter inside walk-in cooler and walk-in racks, as well as the refrigerator handles/doors. Non-food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch. Clean prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Aug 5, 2024RoutinecleanA°

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

Mar 28, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding and minor facility maintenanceThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Lisa Lowe

2023

Nov 21, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding, chemical storage areas, minor facility maintenance, and hand wash station maintenance. Also discussed new chemical towel buckets and use of different types of sanitizer solutions and their related concentrations.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Signer: Lakin Luna,Award: Not Participating

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage-ice scoops stored atop ice machine roof. PIC had the main scoop cleaned and placed in the scoop holding while the other scoop was placed in long term storage as it is not regularly used. Scoops stored in water with internal temperature 121*F. PIC changed the water out with hot water over 135*F and placed new scoops in the hot well. Please ensure utensils are properly stored between uses. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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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 →