Denny's #8000

9856 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85305

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Denny's #8000 has been inspected four times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Restaurants in Glendale average 97, so Denny's #8000 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: -- In reach-in refrigerator, observed raw hamburger patties stored above cooked precooked prime rib bites. No visible contamination observed. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A3-8)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: -- Observed significant amount of drain flies hovering near dish area and office. The PIC provided the most recent pest control reports from certified pest control applicator

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: -- Observed heavy accumulation of food debris, grease, and organic matter throughout establishment: behind equipment, inside microwave near grill, inside reach-in units. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Aug 20, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Live small flies observed in service-line area near juice machine. Pest control was last administered 6/23/25. Please have pest control administered again prior to re-inspection within 10 days. ***2nd consecutive violation***

6-501.111(C)

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked sausage hot holding from 120-126*F. PIC stated the sausage was cooked within the last 20 minutes and reheated it to 165*F. The hot holding unit was set to "5" and was raised to "9" for higher hot holding temperature. Please continue to monitor hot holding food items and ensure they are maintained at 135*F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Live small flies observed in service-line area near juice machine. Also observed in wash wash area. Pest control was last administered 6/23/25. Please have pest contorl administered again prior to re-inspection within 10 days

6-501.111(C)

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Outlet cover missing below service-line counter behind ice cream storage. Cover missing around drain line behind hand wash station across from ice cream area

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's #8000 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's #8000 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Denny's #8000 compare to other restaurants in Glendale?

Denny's #8000 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.

Has Denny's #8000's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Denny's #8000 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Denny's #8000 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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