Denny's
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Denny's five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 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 two violations each.
Compared to other Fountain Hills restaurants (averaging 92), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen is not in working condition with no hand drying provisions accessible at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC removed paper towels from dispenser and placed next to hand sink
6-301.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on sides of fryers, food debris on floor under prep sinks in kitchen, and white accumulation on water spigots along server line. 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
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside clean tomato slicer and chopper with visible food residue; green residue on other slicer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will have employees rewash, rinse, and sanitize slicers and chopper. ===Clean to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with raw chorizo stored directly above open cooked sausage links. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw chorizo. ====Separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE foods and cooked RTE foods
3-302.11(A1-2)
86
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed main cook grab raw shelled egg with left gloved hand. Employee with left gloved hand picked up towel from floor. With contaminated left gloved hand employee proceeded in opening and working with open food caramelized onions. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC directed employee to take off gloves and wash hands. Also observed same employee grab raw beef patty with gloved hand. Employee proceeded to work with open foods with contaminated gloved hand. Notified PIC. PIC directed employee to take off contaminated gloves and wash hands appropriately. ======Employee not washing hands between working with raw food and RTE food
2-301.14
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside one door reach in refrigerator to right side of burners on main cook line with several black organic particles inside open large container of open yellow liquid egg. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will discard contaminated listed liquid egg product.=====Condition - food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under § 3-601.12, honestly presented
3-101.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Main walk in unit has ambient temperature of 53.7*F with min/max thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Opened freezer door, unit is now at 41.5*F. Directed PIC to contact GM to issue work order to repair/maintenance unit. Re-inspection tomorrow 7/26/2024. ====All walk in units need to be 41*F or below to maintain tcs foods below 41*F
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, Person IN Charge (PIC) does not have Certified Food Protection Manager certificate (CFPM). ===During open hours of operation a CFPM needs to be on site
2-102.12(A)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Fountain Hills?
Denny's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fountain Hills average of 92.
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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