Denny's #7075
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
74
Score
Denny's #7075 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Columbus restaurant, which scores around 94. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sour cream located in reach in cooler across from grill cold holding at 47*F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Food service employee discarded sour cream.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sausage links in steam well across from stove hot holding at 119*F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Employee reheated sausage links to 170*F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
May 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw steaks thawing in containers of still water in prep sink. Rule: Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several metal food bowls and metal food containers wet-stacking on the rack next to the bulk ice-producing machine. Rule: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS: PIC separated and staggered containers and bowls to allow for proper air-drying.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
90
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pancake batter container and crouton container stored unopened in the reach-in freezer in the main kitchen. Observed shredded cheese container stored uncovered in the cooler drawer in the main kitchen. Observed ice cream container stored uncovered in the reach-in freezer in the server area. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Person in charge properly covered all food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several metal food bowls and metal food containers wet-stacking on the rack next to the bulk ice-producing machine. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. Person in charge properly stacked food containers to air-dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal cell phone and vaping device stored on the service countertop in the front food service area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Food employee removed personal devices from food serving area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken fingers, onion rings, chicken patties stored in reach in freezer in main kitchen. Observed ice cream stored uncovered in reach-in freezer in server area. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Person in charge covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most current inspection report not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Person in charge posted current inspection.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's #7075 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's #7075 on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Denny's #7075?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's #7075.
How does Denny's #7075 compare to other restaurants in Columbus?
Denny's #7075 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.
Has Denny's #7075's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's #7075 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Denny's #7075 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Denny's #7075 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's #7075 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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