Denny's

2801 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Denny's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Denny's was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: During inspection, a chlorine mechanical warewasher was observed actively being used to sanitize equipment, with a chlorine sanitizer level at 0ppm. The person in charge verified that the chemical concentration was below the appropriate levels using the facility's test strips and serviced the machine at the time of the inspection. All equipment was rewashed and sanitized at the time of the inspection. Please ensure warewashing is conducted with sanitizer at the appropriate chemical concentration

4-501.114(A-E)

Apr 8, 2025

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Employee wearing prohibited jewelry while handling food (corrected on site)

2-303.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed cracked flooring & missing grout in main cooking area at time of inspection. Observed missing flooring with water pooling in the chemical closet at time of inspection. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-101.11

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food, grease, and trash behind and underneath the large kitchen equipment in kitchen areas such fryer, refrigerators, and grill. The person in charge (PIC) was shown the areas that need cleaning. Per FDA Food, "A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner. Primary cleaning should be done at times when foods are in protected storage and when food is not being served or prepared." Please clean prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

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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 Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” 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 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 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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