Denny's

12405 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Denny's four times, with records going back to 2024. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Houston restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
Storage, separation of materials. poisonous or toxic materials not stored so they cannot contaminate food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service and single-use articles. this may be accomplished by separating the poisonous / toxic material by spacing / partitioning and locating the poisonous / toxic material in an area that is not above food / equipment / utensils / linens / single-service or single-use articles. this item does not apply to equipment or utensil cleaners or sanitizers that are stored in utensil-washing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food / equipment / utensils / linens / or single-service or single-use articles. (corrected on site)
20-21.27(c)
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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)
Openings. openings to the outside not effectively protected against the entrance of rodents.
20-21.21(b)
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.
20-21.23(g)
86
Feb 4, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
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.
20-21.23(g)
Protective shielding. light bulbs not shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment / utensils / linens / unwrapped single-service or single-use articles, except as specified in subitems a and b of this item shielded / coated / otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be provided in areas used only for storing food and single-service articles in unopened packages if the integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them and the packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.
20-21.24(b)(01)
Special ventilation. cooking equipment not provided with a ventilation hood / not installed in the manner required by all applicable laws. this subsection does not apply to microwave ovens / electric convection ovens of approved types / electric rice cookers / ovens of approved types.
20-21.25(b)(05)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Denny's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

Has Denny's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Denny's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.