Dennys Restaurant

Ste A, Johnston, RI 02919

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dennys Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, five this time.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Johnston restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: An employee was observed rinsing a blender in (front) handwashing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the storage shelves, countertops and trash shoot (cook line) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility (kitchen, breakroom, walk-in cooler, dry storage room, beneath ice machine, etc.) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment (ovens) or items were observed in the (breakroom and dry storage room area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes and pancaked batter were observed held between 50-53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC relocated tomatoes to walk-in cooler and discarded batter.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (lemon slicer and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food in the kitchen area. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a stack of clean plastic contains with condensation buildup. Equipment and utensils must be properly air-dried prior to stacking.

4-901.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -Plate storage holder, -Cooking equipment and cold hold drawers, -Hood vents above cooking equipment and dishwasher, -Prep units throughout, -Grill scraper, -Cart in storage closet.

4-601.11(B)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector observed heavy grease buildup on the outside of the grease receptacle.

5-501.110

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the dry storage area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (hand slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Container of strawberries and chemical spray bottle were observed in the hand-washing sink in servers station. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Utensils(ice cream server) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces: 1.all prep units 2.food storage shelves on cook line 3.hand washing sink on cook line 4.under grill drawers 5.plate holder 6.under fryolators have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and floor grates throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dennys Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dennys Restaurant on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dennys Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dennys Restaurant.

How does Dennys Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Dennys Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Dennys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dennys Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dennys Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dennys Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dennys Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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