Denny's # 9385

11901 East Fwy, Houston, TX 77029

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Denny's # 9385 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Denny's # 9385 was last inspected on Sep 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Houston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Mar 25, 2025

Reinspection (002)

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(c)(02)

Mar 14, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)

20-21.02(a)(01)

Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.

20-21.10(a)

Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Backflow. an air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture / equipment / or nonfood equipment not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). a backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet american society of sanitary engineering (asse) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. a backflow prevention device shall be located so that it can be serviced and maintained. a hose shall not be attached to a faucet unless a backflow prevention device is installed.

20-21.17(c)

Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.

20-21.21(b)

Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.

20-21.22(f)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean. (corrected on site)

20-21.23(g)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Sep 5, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

5 minor violations.

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Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.

20-21.19(g)

Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.

20-21.22(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.

20-21.23(a)

20-21.23(g)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Dec 28, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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20-21.23(g)

Food employee failed to successfully complete a food handler training course within 60 days of employment.

20-53(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's # 9385 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's # 9385 on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's # 9385?

Across the inspection record, “food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Denny's # 9385.

How does Denny's # 9385 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Denny's # 9385 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Houston average of 88.

Has Denny's # 9385's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's # 9385 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Denny's # 9385 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 # 9385 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Denny's # 9385 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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