Denny's

8401 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Denny's five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “refrigerated storage”, which has been cited two times.

Among Houston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations.

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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)

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)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.

20-20(c)

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)

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

20-21.23(a)

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

20-53(f)

Jan 30, 2025

Reinspection (002)

3 minor violations.

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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of the mechanically refrigerated unit and designed to be easily readable.

20-21.03(b)(01)

Using chemicals for sanitization. when using chemicals for sanitization, a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the solution in parts per million or milligrams per liter not provided and used.

20-21.12(g)

General. heating / ventilation / air conditioning systems not designed / installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food / food-contact surfaces / equipment / utensils.

20-21.25(a)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage.

20-21.03(b)(09)

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. (corrected on site)

20-21.21(b)

Apr 24, 2024

Routine Inspection (001)

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Refrigerated storage. cold storage of foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (5°c) in cold storage. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(b)(09)

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

20-21.10(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Denny's?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Denny's.

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

Denny's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Houston average of 88.

Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Denny's have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.

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