Denny's

1343 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Denny's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Tempe restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The wall around the plumbing access next to the handwash sink in the cookline area is in disrepair and has a hole present. Ensure that the wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections

2-102.12(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple packages of beef pot roast and chorizo thawing at room temperature in the rear prep area. PIC reloacted all items to the walk in cooler to thaw. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are thawed using an approved method

3-501.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The wall around the plumbing access next to the handwash sink in the cookline area is in disrepair and has a hole present. Ensure that the wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall around the plumbing access next to the handwash sink in the cookline area is in disrepair and has a hole present. Ensure that the wall is repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface

6-501.11

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Portioned sausage in the pull-out drawer at 47°F. Per cook, this had just been portioned 1hr previously. The sausage was moved into the walk-in to rapidly cool to 41°F and reached that temperature prior to the end of the inspection. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(B)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The handles of the microwave ovens on the cook line are in disrepair and are wrapped with adhesive tape. 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

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The drain line on the ice machine extended below the flood rim of the floor sink. The line was elevated so that it was 1in above the floor sink flood rim

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout between the tiles of the cook-line floor is missing or deteriorated in various areas. Repair

6-501.11

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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 Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's?

Across the inspection record, “repairing -premises, structures, attachments, and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Denny's.

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

Denny's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

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.

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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