Denny's Restaurant

1415 MEDICAL DISTRICT DR, Dallas, TX 75207

96cited violations

33serious tier

15inspections

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	3	23	7
2022	2	16	8
2021	2	12	5
2020	2	13	6
2019	2	12	3
2018	2	9	2
2017	2	11	2

Inspections

Dec 9, 2023 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FOR SIGHT & TOUCH - WAIT STATION / KITCHEN
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
  
  MUST STORE & EAT / DRINK FOR IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Equipment and Utensils Storage
  
  UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER. TURN ON WHEN USE
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN AIR VENT IN DRY ( SODA/CHEMICAL STORAGE) CLEAN WALLS ABOVE OVEN WALL TO REMOVE BUILD-UP
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED LARGE GAPS ALONG THE BACK DOOR- NOT RODENT PROOF (WIF) REPAIR WALL BEHIND ICE CREAM BOX ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR (FLOOR) OVEN OBSERVED IN DISH AREA OBSERVED NOT IN GOOD REPAIR
Mar 28, 2023 Routine Score 87
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment
  
  POST SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Premises shall be maintained in good repair
  
  OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN BACK ROOM, REPAIR. CRACK OBSERVED IN BACK STORAGE ROOM, REPAIR.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Warewashing machine data plate w conveyor speed
  
  DATA PLATE OF DISHWASHER HAS BEEN RUBBED OFF AND NO LONGER VISIBLE.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
  
  GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AT COOK LINE, GRIME ON FLOORS AND CEILING, GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF EQUIPMENT, GRIME/MOLD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
  
  OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN BETWEEN FRYERS AND STOVES.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  
  HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE STOVES AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS, CLEAN.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Frozen food. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen
  
  OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER. PLACE IN WALK IN FREEZER OR IF THAWING DATE MARK
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  OBSERVED PERSONAL FOODS AND EGGS STORED ABOVE RTE FOOD AND PRODUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. ARRANGE PROPERLY
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  OBSERVED HEAVY DIP ON CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT COOK LINE.
Jan 20, 2023 Routine Score 79
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  cheese 52'f, egg 51'f eggs 47'f
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Register RFSM with city of Dallas
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the RIF and Ric
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Provide cover for all food containers in RIC
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  Observed employee touching the cheese with bare hand
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
  
  observed employee put the new gloves without washing hand
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  Repair for all the broken tiles on the baseboard
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for the salad, grill mushroom and onion, sausage, containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw chicken store next to bacon
Jul 20, 2022 Routine Score 83
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  Observed towel in the hand sink
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning for the freezer, prep area, coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for the cheese, avocado
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,
  
  Observed raw steak store together with the ham
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils
  
  Observed sanitizer bucket store next to pans, plates, food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  Provide cleaning for the wet floor at prep area
Jan 27, 2022 Routine Score 80
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  Provide cleaning forr the coolers, food containers
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  beef 50'f hashbrown 49'f
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  Provide date marking for all foods in the cooler
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
  
  Provide grease trap cleaning for every 3 months
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken store next to raw meat
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  Seal/ provide container for open food packages
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
Jul 12, 2021 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for all coolers
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  Expired RFSM
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Observed raw meat above cheese and cooked meat
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Damaged Equipment
  
  Fix the broken handle for the egg cooler
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Gloves Single Use
  
  observed employee multi tasks with 1 gloves
Jan 28, 2021 Routine Score 89
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  observed raw chicken and meat store together
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  expired RFSM needs to renew
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for egg containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Nonfood-contact surfaces material
  
  no paper towel allow under the utensils
Jul 13, 2020 Routine Score 88
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  foods expired on 7/1, 7/5
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  When to wash hands before donning new gloves
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Clean Sight and Touch
  
  provide cleaning for the ice machine
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for all food containers
Feb 19, 2020 Routine Score 85
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  egg: 56'f
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
  
  500 ppm quat maintain it at 200 ppm
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Grease Trap Tickets
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register RFSM with city of Dallas
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  provide cover for all food containers
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor
  
  keep all food boxes above floor 6 ins
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Outer openings:closing holes, gaps
  
  seal open gaps for the front door
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  provide cleaning for the wic
Aug 12, 2019 Routine Score 83
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
  
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 4 WIPING CREAM 58'F REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED ABOVE PRODUCTS AT 58'F OR HIGHER FOR UNKNOWN LENTH OF TIME DISPOSITION: MANAGER DISCARD PRODUCTS ON SITE As person in charge of this establishment, I have this day voluntarily destroyed the above described products found in my possession, which are unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful This is to certify that on the above date, as person in charge of this establishment, I have witnessed the destruction of products unfit for human consumption, misbranded or otherwise unlawful ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
  
  DATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE WITH SHELF LIFE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  OTHER VIOLATIONS
  
  SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
  
  CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AND WALLS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods
  
  OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CONTACT READY TO EAT PRODUCTS WITH BARE HANDS
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time
  
  SAUSAGE 7-28-19
Feb 16, 2019 Routine Score 94
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or
  
  uncovered food inside the ric
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
  
  holes in wall must be sealed
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
  
  rag stored on hand wash sink. must be used for hand washing purposes only
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register with the City of Dallas
Aug 21, 2018 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
  
  Hand wash sink near juice dispenser has empty paper towel dispenser.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  No equipment & utensil under contamination sources
  
  Racks for glass dishwashing stored under piping (fire suppression system?) in vent hood with buildup of dust, lint, and grease.
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  Reach in coolers missing easily readable thermometer. Dial for exterior thermometer missing on one reach in cooler.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  RFSM Certificate - Not Display
  
  Registered Food Service Manager certified through the City of Dallas must be present at all times food is prepared and served. This blue certificate may be obtained from our Goforth Office: Code Compliance Office: 7901 Goforth Road Dallas, TX 75238 (214) 670-8083 Requirements are: -Photo ID -Evidence of successful completion of a Registered Food Service Manager course approved by the State of Texas Department of Health or a nationally recognized sanitarian foundations (ANSI or NSF). -$30.00 per year (Check, Credit Card, or Money Order) It is advised to call ahead on day of visit to verify above information. Please note the offices close from12:00pm to 1:00pm.
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
  
  Air return for air conditioning system shows buildup of dust and lint by toxic material storage.
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented
  
  Bags of salad mix stored adjacent to raw shell eggs in right walk in cooler.
Feb 8, 2018 Routine Score 93
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
  
  leak on hw and 3 cs
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handwashing lavatory - accessible
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
  
  register rfsm with city of dalls
Aug 21, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Pest control-routine inspections for
  
  FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable
  
  ICE CREAM COOLER
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  RFSM - Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
Feb 21, 2017 Routine Score 90
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Individual, disposable towels
- Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)
  Handlers-Certificate Not On Site
- Not serious Core (1 points)
  Cooking equipment free of encrusted grease
- Serious Priority (3 points)
  Food products not maintained at 135øF or above
- 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.