Denny's

9030 N Black Canyon Ac, Phoenix, AZ 85051

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Denny's has been inspected six times since 2024. Denny's was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Denny's trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Various areas of facility observed with damage, cracks, crevices, holes in floors, walls, or coved base. Some areas include crevices around the plumbing below hand wash station on cook-line and near office. Missing wall panel below beverage station on service-line. Coved base separating from wall in mop sink room's back wall. Coved base damaged and chipped on cook-line. Other various areas with small cracks and holes in wall throughout facility should also be filled/coved to protect inner walls and provide an easily cleanable surface

6-201.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the unit is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services

2-102.12(A)

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on walls and floors by grill and deep friers as well as food debris. 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 12, 2025

Routine

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

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The reach-in refrigerator near grill measured at 53.6°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. All TCS foods were removed from the refrigerator at the time of inspection, and the PIC stated a work order will be placed to repair the equipment. Employees have been instructed not to use the refrigerator for TCS foods until repairs are completed. The establishment has sufficient refrigeration space to remain open while awaiting equipment repairs. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: -- Observed heavy accumulation of dead drain flies near server station floor drain in soda cabinet. Observed some live drain flies in soda cabinet as well. The PIC provided the most recent pest control report from 7/28/25. Provided the following recommendations to reduce the attraction of pests: limiting standing water/liquid spills, filling holes or other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, keeping outer openings such as doors closed/protected, limiting open/exposed food, inspecting shipments of food, premises for evidence of pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and removing dead/trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of more insects and development of odors

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Violation Item Name: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean Code: 6-501.12: Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Inspector Notes & Corrective Actions: -- Heavy food and grease debris under fryers. Soda/liquid spills inside cabinets in server area. Discussed increasing cleaning frequencies as needed to prevent significant accumulation of food, grease, and liquid debris

6-501.12

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: -- Heavy food and grease debris under fryers. Soda/liquid spills inside cabinets in server area. Discussed increasing cleaning freqencies as needed to prevent significant accumulation of food, grease, and liquid debris

6-501.12

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's.

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

Denny's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's have averaged around one violation 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.

How often is Denny's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's is inspected around four times per year on average.

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