Denny's #7882

13689 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, TX 75243 · Dallas County

102cited violations

23serious tier

16inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type: Food establishment
Inspected by: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2023	2	12	3
2022	2	12	1
2021	2	11	3
2020	2	10	3
2019	4	37	8
2018	1	6	2
2017	2	11	2
2016	1	3	1

Inspections

Dec 19, 2023 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Clean and sanitize inside microwaves.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
  
  Provide at last one inch air gap at all drains - juice bar hand sink.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  Remove plastic film on ice machine.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean vent hood.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Repair hole in wall near grill. Re-caulk around around vent hood.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  Replace gaskets as needed.
May 24, 2023 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food thermometers provided and accessible
  
  provide thermometer for WIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Chlorine sanitizer concentration, minimum temp.
  
  dishwasher sanitizer too low (reading 10) should be 50 ppm
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Provide RFSM from the City of Dallas
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Food Labeling- with common name of the food
  
  label squeeze bottles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food
  
  proper date mark and discard after 7 days of being in the cooler opened
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  clean equipment
Nov 28, 2022 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  dirty non food contact surfaces clean plate holders food containers cook books and manuals splash and build up on walls ceilings floors and equipment
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  replace plug cover replace damaged ceiling tiles
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Insect control:prevent dead insects from food
  
  bug lights can not go above or next to food, utensils, prep surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination
  
  water standing in pie cooler- source of contamination
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Equipment & Utensils smooth easily cleanable
  
  remove protective film from equipment
Feb 28, 2022 Routine Score 89
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Exposed interior (RIC)
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  One Inch Air Gap
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Fix broken tiles
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  Cover pies
Aug 28, 2021 Routine Score 82
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
  
  Observed turkey sausage at 105 degrees F. Must maintain at 135 degrees F.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Observed pooled egg 49 degrees F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Observed heavy food build-up on WIC shelves
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  No RFSM on site during inspection
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  No paper towels at dessert station
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean floors throughout dining room. Remove build-up at top of dish machine. Remove build-up of grease on vent hood filters.Clean/sanitize all counter tops at wait stations. Encrusted grease build-up at side of small stove top. Clean floor drains.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.
  
  Observed cardboard box used as trash can
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  Observed floor not in good repair. Replace damaged/missing door handle, RIC, and breakfast grill. Repair WIC door. Repair damaged ceiling tiles in the dish area. Repair leak behind coffee.
Feb 4, 2021 Routine Score 98
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Observed not-in-use ice cream containers not covered.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Clean inside the ice cream freezer.
Sep 16, 2020 Routine Score 93
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Mechanical holding unit, thermometer location
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
Mar 9, 2020 Routine Score 87
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  Several food items were measured above the maximum cold holding temp of 41 degrees. This issue may stem from a mechanical or air circulation issue.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Rusted metal must not touch ice cubes in the ice machine.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  The manager on site must obtain a current RFSM certificate.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Maintain in Good Repair
  
  Cooling unit at the cooking station contains exposed interior walls.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
  
  Boxes of food in the walk in cooler must be elevated off of the floor.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  Surface stains in the kitchen and cooling units.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Drying Mops-air dry
Sep 12, 2019 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Other Violations
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Hair Restraints effective
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
Mar 19, 2019 Follow-up Score 81
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  ORANGE JUICE 54'F
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  1) PROPERLY INSTALL ELECTRICAL WIRES INSIDE OF COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER 2) REMOVE RUSTED SHELVES 3) REPAIR BROKEN JUICE DISPENSER
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  500 PPM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM WATER HEATER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  1) DUSTY CEILING , TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, FLOOR OF STANDING WATER 2) CLEAN WALK IN COOLER - SMELL ODOR WITHIN , PLEASE CHECK YOU PLUMBING AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity
  
  OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Hands wash procedures-without soap
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITH SOAP FOR ONLY 3 SECONDS.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim
  
  OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FROM HAND SINK NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER
Feb 20, 2019 Complaint Score 78
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
  
  DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE ALL OUT OF ORDER LIGTH
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS/ STAIN AND STANDING WATER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  THE LARGER WALK IN COOLER NEED A THERMOMETER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  1) CLEAN SLAT AND PEPPER SHAKERS FROM DINNING TABLES 2)CLEAN WALL, FLOOR AND SHELVES OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAIN FROM KITCHEN AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT KEEP ANY ITEM SUCH AS FOOD EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  EMPLOYEE MUST CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASK OR TOUCHING OTHER NO FOOD ITEM. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHED HIS PERSONAL ITEM AND ATTEMPT TO CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT GLOVES CHANGE .
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  REPAIR LEAKING DISH WASHING MACHINE MOTOR
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN" CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" FOR PUBLIC VIEW
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  NO CHEWING GUM ALLOWED
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  First Aid
  
  PROVIDE FIRST AID KIT AND MAKE SURE IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures
  
  KEEP OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER CLEAN AND FREE OF TRASH AT ALL TIMES
Jan 10, 2019 Routine Score 86
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
  
  RENEW ALL YOUR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Light - 20 foot : Washing, utensil, toilet
  
  REPLACE DARKEN LIGHTS FROM DISHWASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor& wall junctures- coved & sealed
  
  CLOSE ALL OPEN AREA FROM CEILING
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  COOLERS AND FREEZER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN " CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST" UP
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  FINAL NOTICE! YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOU ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT ON-SITE FOR ANY REASON AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. RFSM CERTIFICATE CAN BE OBTAINED AT 7901 GOFORTH RD, DALLAS, TX. For the Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: http://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/restaurantandbar/Pages/restaurant_food_mgrs.aspx
Jan 11, 2018 Routine Score 88
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
  
  REACH IN COOLER
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  ICE MACHINE, COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  EGG LIQUID 48'F, TURKEY 47'F, HARSH BROWN 47'F
Jul 13, 2017 Routine Score 91
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Unnecessary articles prohibited
  
  repair or remove unnecessary equipment
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
  
  Reach in cooler 34 F, 40 F, 35 F, 38 F, 40 F, 38 F
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Receptacles and waste Units-contructed
  
  dumpster missing plug
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
Apr 12, 2017 Routine Score 92
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor contruction requirements
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Refuse/recyclables area maintained in good repair
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
Oct 24, 2016 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.