Denny's
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Denny's, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Denny's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
5-202.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(A)
78
Jun 26, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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)
Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Labeling of materials. working containers used for storing poisonous / toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies not clearly / individually identified with the common name of the material.
(corrected on site)
20-21.27(b)
82
Nov 27, 2024
Complaint (003)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Temperature measuring device, food. no temperature measuring device provided to assure attainment / maintenance of proper internal / holding refrigerated temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food.
(corrected on site)
20-21.04(i)
Wiping cloths. moist cloths used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment not clean / not rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in section 20-21.12(e)(02) through (06) of this code / used for no other purpose. these cloths shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(c)(02)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
(corrected on site)
20-21.20(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not maintained in good repair.
20-21.23(a)
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Materials; general. all equipment and utensils not maintained in good repair.
20-21.10(a)
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)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Posting the food service manager certification of a person no longer in the employment of the food establishment
20-61
74
Mar 8, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 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)
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.
(corrected on site)
20-21.11(a)(07)
Storage. holders for knives, forks and spoons at self-service locations not protecting these articles from contamination and presenting the handle of the utensil to the consumer, except for prewrapped tableware.
(corrected on site)
20-21.14(b)(03)
Hand-washing sink maintenance. hand-washing sink / soap dispenser / hand-drying device/ related fixtures not kept clean / not in good repair.
20-21.19(d)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Denny's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Denny's on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Denny's compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Denny's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than 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 four 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 two times per year on average.
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