Denny's #7965
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
95
Score
Denny's #7965 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Englewood restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room, kitchen, back hall and throughout building showing water damage. Repeat 9-15-25 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: Observed ceiling in front of house has been cleaned and repaired, back hall of kitchen still has signs of water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Oct 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheeese, cold cut and raw sausage patties in walk-in cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room, kitchen, back hall and throughout building showing water damage. Repeat 9-15-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed dishwasher machine employee beverage on counter at cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on sides of equipment at cooks line. Repeat 9-15-25 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed mold odor in dining area and restroom. Repeat 9-15-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves of reach-in cooler at end of cooks line are chipping and rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer bucket front counter above coffee cups. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter at cooks line above clean plates. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
41-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen back hall showing water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment ant cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on sides of equipment at cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong mold odor throughout location.
36-64-5
64
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-coolers on cooks line out of service. Repeat 8-13-24 **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
95
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen soiled with mold-like-substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen soiled with mold-like-substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-cooler units at end of cooks line not functioning. Repeat 12-27-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-cooler units at end of cooks line not functioning. Repeat 12-27-23 **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed heavy mold smell in dining room area and entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed heavy mold smell in dining room area and entrance. **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. Repeat 12-27-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. Repeat 12-27-23 **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in-cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at counter top cooler on cooks line. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding); fresh diced Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items had been in cooler since the prior night. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at counter top cooler on cooks line. cheese (54F - Cold Holding); slice tomato (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding); fresh diced Pico de gallo (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items had been in cooler since the prior night. Operator voluntarily disposed of all items. Repeat 12-27-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Philly beef and beef carnitas at cooks line prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwasher area. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in dining room and kitchen soiled with mold-like-substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach-in-cooler units at end of cooks line not functioning. Repeat 12-27-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat 12-27-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cooks line. Repeat 12-27-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at wait station. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed heavy mold smell in dining room area and entrance. **Warning**
36-64-5
33
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dining room
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cooks line. Repeat 5-16-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build of grease and food debris at cooks line under and behind equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cooks line. Repeat 5-16-23 **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed Walk-in freezer is not frozen.
03A-05-5
64
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot roast made onsite the day before as per employee statement not labeled or dated. Observed employee properly date pot roast. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at end of cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint. Observed employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall across from employee break area. Repeat 2-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris on interior of microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
74
Feb 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tub of butter and sour cream in wait station counter top cooler both at (57F cold holding). Operator stated the items were removed from Walk-in cooler and placed in counter top cooler less then 4 hours prior. Operator removed item and returned to Walk-in cooler. All items rechecked 30 minutes later and butter (41F cold holding); sour cream (40F cold holding). Repeat 9-15-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed operator has form but has not begun employees signage of forms. Observed operator began employee signage of form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap at hand washing sink by dishwasher area. Observed operator replace soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on counter at cooks line. Observed operator remove beverage.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall across from employee break area. Repeat 9-15-22 **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
64
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following items at cooks line reach-in cooler counter top: cheese (57F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (58F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Observed operator remove all items and place in Walk-in cooler. All items rechecked 30 minutes later and at proper holding temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs in reach-in cooler at cooks line not separated from dice ham, cheese, and dice vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed leak in ceiling at wall across from employee break area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling area at end of cooks line and ice machine soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at cooks line by upright reach-in cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in reach-in cooler at back corner end of cooks line. Observed 1 dead roach by clean pan rack across from dishwasher area. Observed operator clean area and remove dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on cooks line in front of reach-in cooler in middle of cooks line and around ice machine. Observed ice machine drain pipe not directly over drain operator moved pipe and mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall in hall across from employee break area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor in front of door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Observed multiple reach-in coolers on cooks line not working properly. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometers in reach-in coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler at back corner of cooks line. **Warning**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #7965 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #7965 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #7965?
Across the inspection record, “objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Denny's #7965.
How does Denny's #7965 compare to other restaurants in Englewood?
Denny's #7965 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 78.
Has Denny's #7965's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's #7965 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Denny's #7965 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Denny's #7965 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #7965 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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