PlateScore

Denny's

A

4865 N Dysart Rd, Litchfield Park 85340

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79720

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.

100
Excellent

Litchfield Park restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 27, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 27, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 5, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 1, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 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 28, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed with PIC repairing the dripping faucets in the kitchen and repairing the one non functioning dipper well. There was another functioning dipper well that was being used.

Mar 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 1, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of scoops between uses and minor plumbing maintenance

Apr 29, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Feb 5, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking (today+6) for stickers and utensil storage between uses

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2024

Oct 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed utensil storage between uses (135*F + in water wells) and best cooling practices. Also discussed monitoring of sanitizer and test strips.

Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding. Work order in place for some small leaks on mop sink and soap dispenser. Dish machine under repair during inspection.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.Award: A,Signer: Blanca Ortiz Verdin

2023

Nov 27, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.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.Award: A,Signer: Iwan Nasution

Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed when-to-wash requirements (glove change, handling raw, etc). Also discussed monitoring of cold holding equipment and alternatives/fixes to aid in cold holding (additional equipment and barriers from heat). Discussed hand wash station maintenance and cleaning methods for food contact equipment including plates, soda nozzles, and slicers. The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionThe 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 602-506-6824No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Iwan Nasution

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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 →