Denny's
A°5002 N 7th St, Phoenix 85014
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-74247
Score based on 12 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history13 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed utensil storage between, AVB maintenance at mop sink, uses and time as a control accuracy
Apr 24, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Oct 21, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed processes for rehydration and cooling of hashbrowns. Discussed use of heating device aka re-thermalizer.
Inspector's notes
Observed water pooling below ware washing equipment. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Aug 5, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, manager provided photos of ambient temperature of sandwich cooler at 37*F and below, and video of mechanical warewashing unit producing chlorine at a strength between 50-100ppm. Violations #33 PF and #48 have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Aug 4, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: 4-hour tilt on service line, storage of clean and in use utensils, storage of personal items
Inspector's notes
Sandwich cooler on cookline with an ambient temperature of 52*F. Person in charge has all food on ice baths holding at 42F or below. Work order placed. Establishment to reach out prior to reinspection on 8/14/2025 with photos of temperature of unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 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. 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. Addl Notes: Observed shredded and sliced cheeses actively cooling in cold holding drawers from shift switch under grill. Had cook place in walk-in. Cold holding units are not equipped for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed pooled water in bottom compartment of all cold holing units (near handwash station at cook line, grill and service line). Manager stated they placed work order for leak/condensation. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed chlorine mechanical warewashing unit unable to produce a strength of 50-100ppm without priming at each run. Person in charge place a work order and will have fixed by next re-inspection on 8/14/2025. Employees to prime unit with each run and test with strips to ensure proper sanitation. 3-compartment sink readily available if no strength can be generated. 4-204.117 - Priority Foundation: Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers. 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.
Apr 7, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: time control stickers
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed pooled water in bottom compartment of cold holing unit near handwash station at cook line. Manager had employee clean and place work order for leak/condensation. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Plating in small stall in womens restroom unable to fully cover gap at tiling where plumbing to toilet enters wall. Manager to place work order and replace plating to cover area. 6-201.16 - Core: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 12, 2024Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper cooling procedures with person in charge (PIC) at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed leak at the handwashing sink closest to the ice cream station at time of inspection. Observed hot and cold-water intakes & handles of the handwashing sink swapped at time of inspection. Observed leak from the hot water handle of the mop sink at time of inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Corrective action: Repair prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Sep 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Establishment has two soda dispensers. An RPZ is needed for water line to these units. Please verify RPZ is attached to water line. If not, install one prior to next routine inspection. Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; hot holding procedures; food contact cleaning procedures. Recommend: maintenance on main refrigerators opposite cookline. Units are not designed to be 90*F or above. Usage of Sher-mitts.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside main line walk in unit with open raw carne asada stored directly above apple deserts. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw carne asada away from apple deserts. ====Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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.
Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted during inspectionThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage location of TCS foods at cook line near hot holding stationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.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-181Signer: William Wood,Award: Not Participating
2023
Nov 30, 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.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 602-506-6824Signer: Rex Blankenbaker,Award: Not Participating
Aug 3, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, sandwich, salad, egg, and main cold holding units holding an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Refrigerator technicians on site to continue monitoring function of units and fix leaks in egg and main cold holding unit.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: temperature logsNo county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Joe Wood
Jul 31, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Manager reached out via phone and confirmed parts to refrigerator unit will be received on 8/1/2023. Expected completion of installation will be 8/2/2023. Establishment continues to hold foods on ice, monitor temperatures, and discard of foods every 4 hours. Reinspection to occur by 8/3/2023.
Jul 28, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
Reinspection for cold holding units to occur by 7/31/2023.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection. Discussed establishment procedures regarding: usage/availability of thermometers, cooling methods, location of personal food, rewelding on stainless steel counters surrounding mechanical warewashing No County legal action will result from this inspection.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 602-506-6824Signer: Joe Wood,Embargo Lbs: 25,Award: Not Participating
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. Butter, cantaloupe, and salad dressings in salad cold holding unit with an internal temperature of 47*F. Pooled eggs at egg station with an internal temperature ranging 43-44*F. Mayo, tomatoes, overfilled, with an internal temperature of 47*F at cold holding unit on grill line. Person in charge stated eggs and tomatoes were prepared and placed in unit with 2 hours of inspection. Manager placed eggs on ice bath and reduced amount of tomatoes in container and placed in reach in refrigerator. Both items reached a temperature of 41*F within 30min. Manager stated foods are rotated frequently and discarded other items noted. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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. Hashbrowns in large 6 inch metal holding trays, sealed with 2 metal lids, date marked 7/28 @ 3:20am, with an internal temperature ranging 46-47*F. Person in charge stated hashbrowns were prepared today and were placed in an active state of cooling over 6 hours prior to inspection. Cooling process should be completed in a total of 6 hours. Foods should reach an internal temperature of 70*F or below within 2 hours of reaching 135*F. Within 4 hours of reaching 70*F temperature should reach 41*F or below. Manager discarded of hashbrowns. Discussed cooling times and temperatures and cooling methods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Salad cold holding unit with an ambient temperature ranging 42-47*F on top compartment. Egg station holding pooled eggs with an ambient temperature of ranging 42-45*F. Main cold holding unit with an ambient temperature of 50*F. All refrigeration units in establishment are leaking, causing pooling and standing water in units. Refrigerators should be held at a temperature of 41*F or below to hold temperature-controlled foods and be maintained in good repair. Employee mentioned they put in a service request and will be serviced today. Owner to provide work order invoice once completed. Re-Inspection to occur by 7/31/2023. No temperature controlled foods to be held in unit until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. All foods to be held on ice or in walk-in at 41*F. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →