Denny's

3456 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Denny's has been inspected seven times since 2024. Denny's was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, which has been cited two times.

Denny's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed cooler drawer on the end of the cook line next to combi-oven unable to fully close. PIC reported part of the cooler drawer collides with internal piece of the cooler and a work order was created. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Observed broken table, and miscellaneous items stored between shelving unit and wall in dry storage. Observed laptop computer, toaster oven, and boxes of miscellaneous items stored in boiler room. Old equipment that is no longer used is not to be kept in the establishment

6-501.114

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

3-302.11(A3-8)

Food Storage, Prohibited Areas (corrected on site)

3-305.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Mar 6, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

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

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

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed prep table between grills on the cookline with an ambient temperature of 44.7*F at time of inspection. Observed all food items in prep table and on an ice bath at 41*F or below at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about repairing unit. All equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment

4-501.11

Aug 30, 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 Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's.

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

Denny's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 five times per year on average.

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