Denny's

7400 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Across the available record, Denny's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Chandler restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ware washing machine chlorine sanitizer concentration measured at 0ppm. PIC placed called for service of ware washing machine. PIC instructed staff to use 3 compartment sink with appropriate concentration of sanitizer to wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces until machine is functioning properly. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels

4-501.114(A-E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak from hot water side of faucet in 3 compartment sink in ware washing area. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice cream in the server pass thru area was uncovered, and had ice beginning to drip in the the product from the freezer and had condensation over the product on the freezer door. PIC voluntarily discarded the ice cream. Ensure that food items are properly covered during storage

3-302.11(A3-8)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The plumbing access plate in broken and has a hole on the wall below the rinse sink next to the dish machine area. Ensure that the wall is repaired to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-201.11

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Employee in the cookline area handled raw chorizo, then went to handle clean in use utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination

2-301.14

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No soap provided at the hand wash sink across from the cookline area. PIC provided soap. Ensure that public/employee handwashing facilities are provided with a suitable hand cleanser

6-301.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hashrowns-59-64F cooling stacked and covered in the walk in cooler. Employee stated that the hashbrowns were made about six hours prior and uncovered and unstacked all pans. Ensure that proper cooling methods are followed: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; Pf (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (7) Other effective methods. Pf

3-501.15(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The pipe is loose and detaching from the wall under the hand wash sink in the cookline area causing the water to excessively leak when the sink is used. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee in the cookline area cracked multiple shell eggs, then went to handle toasted bread, cooked food items, clean plates, and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands often enough during food preparation to prevent cross contamination

2-301.14

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: There is a minor leak below the two compartment sink in the cookline area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's.

How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Denny's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 96.

Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Denny's 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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