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Denny's #7713

7120 S COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas, TX 75236

140cited violations
28serious tier
14inspections

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

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20232212
20222204
20212183
20201102
20192122
20182183
201734112

Inspections

  1. Dec 15, 2023 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      rotting fruit observed being stored in RIC (kitchen)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction

      sanitizer at 3 comp sink observed at <400ppm. (add water to correct to 50-100ppm)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      have certified food manager on site every shift

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Sanitizing solutions, testing devices

      no chemical test strips available to test sanitizer

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Does Establishment have a current valid permit posted?

      display current food establishment permit

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      clean drains/ under 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage, replace missing floor tiles and fix holes in walls (pest harborage/entry)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      repair drawers in kitchen (held together with saran wrap), repair walk in freezer door

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      clean dipper wells (moldy) floors under prep counter/ dishwashing area, clean all walls

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      provide light shields over glass bulbs in back area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Refuse/recyclables to be stored in proper contain.

      clean dumpster area- observed trash piled up

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      fix loose/ missing floor tiles, patch up hole in ceiling in cook area, repair leaking (waterlogged) areas by 3 comp sink and dish machine

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair

      repair hot water faucet on front hand sink

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Permit/license posted

      post food establishment permit

  2. May 2, 2023 Routine Score 89
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

      POST CONSUMER HEALTH SIGN THAT STATES: MOST RECENT HEALTH REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, OBSERVED LOOSE WALL BASE, OBSERVED LOOSE/MISSING GROUT ON WALL BASE,

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily

      OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, OBSERVED HEAVY RUSTED AND DAMAGED STEEL CABINETS IN COOKING LINE, REPAIR OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, REPAIR. OBSERVED DAMAGED VINYL CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR RIF LOCATED IN COOK LINE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      PROVIDE SOAP IN MENS AND DISHWASHER ROOM HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, DAMAGED CABINETS, LOOSE/MISSING WALL BASE. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      HEAVY GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOORS OF COOK/GRILL AREA, HEAVY GRIME ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD EQUIPMENT. GRIME BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN WALK IN FREEZER. COS

  3. Oct 12, 2022 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON DRAINS, OBSERVED GRIME ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, CLEAN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      NO AVAILABLE TOWELS AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN MAIN GRILL STATION, PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      HAND SINK IN MAIN GRILL AREA HAS POOLING OF WATER AND SLOWLY DRAINING, ALSO OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPES, REPAIR.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      OBSERVED GRIME BUILD UP ON WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Quaternary ammonium temperature requirement

      QUAT SANITIZER AT 0, REPLACE EMPTY CONTAINER OF QUAT SANITIZER.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

      OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORE ON SOILED SURFACE, STORE UTENSILS ON CLEAN SURFACES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      REGISTER FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CITY OF DALLAS.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      OBSERVED ROACH ON WALL, REMOVE HARBORING CONDITION.

  4. Feb 16, 2022 Routine Score 83
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      observed roaches in reach in coolers located in main grill station, also observed a roach in bread located in grill area. PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD IN GRILL AREA TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING FOOD PACKAGES.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      leak coming from right compartment of 3 comp sink, repair.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      observed heavy moisture throughout establishment, exposed walls, equipment and floors, heavy grease and food debris on equipment and floors, REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITIONS.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      observed many loose frp walls, holes on walls, and loose floor tiles, repair.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      register food service manager certificate with city of dallas.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination

      observed containers holding clean utensils gathering water that is draining onto containers, store containers on top shelve.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      observed dust build up on fans of walk in cooler, grime build up on wire storage shelves, grime build up on gaskets of cold hold equipment, CLEAN.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      properly cover and seal all food until roach problem is taken care of or reduced.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      only food thermometer available was not functional, have functional thermometer readily available.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      observed light missing light shield covered on hallways of kitchen, provide light shield.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      hand sink in back kitchen had no available soap.

  5. Jul 29, 2021 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      observed multiple damaged walls, falling frp walls, gaps, holes, large gaps on outlets, rusted cabinets. REPAIR. REMODEL IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO REPEAT OF OFFENSE.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

      observed refuse with multiple bags of trash on concrete. highly vulnerable to pest.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      heavy grime build up underneath wire storage shelves, in between stoves and underneath stoves. grime build up on stainless steel storage cabinets in cooking area. grime build up on floor of walk in cooler, clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place

      observed ice scoop stored in soiled ice scoop holder, clean and sanitize holder. ice bucket stored on soiled surface of ice machine. clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      walk in cooler observed at 53.6F, not in defrost mode. establishment does not have capacity to keep food cold. tech is on way to repair. place all food in over ice in walk in cooler to reduce temperature.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      observed slice ham at 51.0F, egg at 52.2F all in walk in cooler. place over ice to reduce temperature.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      observed heavy grime build up inside of all reach in coolers located in cooking station. also observed heavy grime build up on stainless steal shelves located above cold/hot hold steamers. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      observed cracks on walls, grime build up on outlets, grime on floors throughout kitchen, pooling of water. observed roaches in cooking area. REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      RFSM NOT ONSITE.

  6. Feb 24, 2021 Routine Score 88
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      observed water damaged caused by winter storm, ceiling collapsed in single service storage room. seal used for countertops is coming loose, reseal. missing cove base at checkout area. REPAIR.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      grime build up underneath equipment, food particles observed on floor of walk in cooler. CLEAN.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      One Inch Air Gap

      observed waste pipe of ice machine inside of drain. provide air gap.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store clean utensils in a self-draining position

      observed ice bucket stored upright, store inverted to let drain.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      multiple light bulbs not shielded, provide shielded light bulbs or shield.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      observed heavy harboring conditions, heavy grime build up, food particles on floor, gaps, water pooling in grilling area, broken ceiling. REMOVE ALL HARBORING CONDITIONS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Individual, disposable towels

      missing paper towels at hand sink located in grilling area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned

      oil liquid waste container is heavily soiled, clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      missing hand wash sign in mens restroom. provide.

  7. Jul 14, 2020 Routine Score 84
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      Register Food Service Manager certificates with City Of Dallas.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      paint peeling from ceiling in multiple area throughout establishment. damaged floor tile in walk in cooler. REPAIR.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or

      frozen food left uncovered in walk in freezer, COVER FOOD.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      leak coming from condenser unit of walk in freezer. Upright cooler in grill station no able to maintain cold hold temperatures, observed temp. was 55.6F, same issue occurred with same equipment during last inspection; suggest replacing equipment. First reach in cooler in grill station no able to maintain cold hold temperature, temperature observed during inspection was 44.F. REPAIR OR ADJUST EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

      Could not find a cold hold reading thermometer for walk in cooler and freezer, MAKE EASILY ACCESSIBLE/READABLE.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      food debris throughout establishment, opened sections on walls, opened section on ceiling and broken tiles observed. REMOVE HARBORING CONDITIONS.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      sliced tomato at 48.4F, diced tomato paste at 48.8F

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Do not exceed manuf. use by date

      container of den sauce found in walk in cooler that has labeling stating to use by 01-20-20. dispose of sauces.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      large leak coming from hand sink located in grill station. REPAIR.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures

      soiled receptacles located outside has debris located on the perimeter of receptacle. CLEAN.

  8. Dec 30, 2019 Routine Score 92
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      raw fish at 51.2F, raw fish at 50.6F. All in same drawer reach in cooler. PIC disposed of all food in drawer reach in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Premises shall be maintained in good repair

      broken seals found throughout establishment, ceiling crackling in back storage area. ware wash room require grout to be re grouted (grout falling off floor and wall base tile) repair.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      pooling of water in kitchen. food debris in kitchen.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

      seals breaking along walls, reseal all equipment that is on wall.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean behind and underneath equipment. large amounts of grime found underneath table. clean.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      Register Food Service Manager certificates with City Of Dallas.

  9. Jun 13, 2019 Routine Score 90
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      fruit flies in dry storage area, pooling of water in dishwasher area.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      egg mix for french toast at 51.4F. Boiled egg at 61.4F. Food in cold table #2 was all dispose of due table not being able to hold cold hold temperatures. Upright reach in cooler not working and all food was also dispose of.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      Upright reach in cooler reading 19.6F actual temperature was 51.8F. Also two cooling table are not able to maintain food temperatures, using ice to assist work order has been placed.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      heavy grime in working kitchen, clean inside drawers and reach in coolers.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Thermometer calibrated to ensure accuracy

      Upright reach in cooler digital thermometer reading 19.6F, actual reading 51.8F.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment

  10. Nov 20, 2018 Routine Score 87
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Leak coming from dishwasher.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      RFSM not onsite.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      Provide soap at hand sink located at drink station.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      Repair damaged ice bin.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      handle touching strawberries.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Clean grease on walls in kitchen, clean corner of grill station, clean underneath all shelves in dry storage.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

      Provide trash can at all hand wash stations.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      Provide hand ash signs.

  11. Apr 20, 2018 Routine Score 84
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      need sign in dish washing area

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Disposal towels provided with waste receptacle as specified in 228.152(g)(2)

      needed in dish washing area.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Damaged Equipment

      A/C unit in wif freezer has leak and covering food with ice.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination

      food product in WIF covered with ice.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor contruction requirements

      Broken floor tile in WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      Wipe down surfaces of reach in coolers and freezers in cooking area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment-doors, seal hinges adjusted/intact

      Clean or replace gaskets on reach in cooler/freezer in cooking area.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      Food on cooling table 2 were not at 41F or below. Do not over fill holding bins.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      Washing blender in HW station.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Need Grease Trap ticket with in 90 days and onsite.

  12. Nov 1, 2017 Routine Score 81
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      Provide grease trap records on site during the operation.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      Plumbing under the hand sink is broken on the hot cook line . ( water gushes from under the basin.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      clean the dirty gaskets ( old food particles and dirt))

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors

      Restroom doors should be self closing to the employee restroom

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Warewashing machines auto. dispense detergents

      ware washing is not dispensing the chemical from the machine.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions

      visible roaches in the kitchen area.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      Moist wiping clothes must be in sanitizer when not in use.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      A chemical sanitizer used: contact times criteria

      The chemical sanitizer is not producing sanitizer at the dish machine. ( 0 ppms)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food thermometers provided and accessible

      Provide thermometers for the reach in cooler under the stove area ( all the drawers must

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

      broken gasket on the front waiter station reach in cooler.

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Waste receptacles outdoors/tight fitting lids

      dumpsters outside must be closed when not in use.

  13. May 25, 2017 Follow-up Score 80
    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Store single-service item in original package

      KEEP PROTECTED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      No soap at handsink

      PROVIDE FOR ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Trash can provided for papertowel waste

      PROVIDE FOR ALL

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN ALL

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Untreated shell eggs need to be at 45§F or <

      EGG WHITES ON COUNTER AT 56.8*F

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest control-routine inspections for

      OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      PROVIDE FOR ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

      PROVIDE FOR ALL

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      LACK OF DRAINING HANDSINK NEAR WIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Thawing. Under refrigeration

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable

  14. Mar 9, 2017 Routine Score 65
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY: KITCHEN IN UNSANITARY CONDITION

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)

      SLICED TOMATOES 58*F, CHEESE 54.1*F,PICO DE GALLO 49.9*F ALL STORED ON ICE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      ITEMS STORED IN FRONT HANDSINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      STORED IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Cooling, heating, and holding capacities. Equipment

      MUST DISCONTINUE ICE FOR COLD HOLD : PROVIDE NSF APPROVED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dispensing equip. no contact w/ lip-contact surfac

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT WAIT STATION HANDLING CUP INCORRECTLY

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material

      REPAIR IN WIF

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer openings:closing holes, gaps

      SEAL ALL

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash

      EMPLOYEES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty

      CLEAN ALL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      PERSONAL DRINKS STORED NEAR EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Equip sealed if it is exposed to spillage

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Discard TCS if date marked exceeds temp & time

      HASH BROWN STORED ON PREP TABLE WITH SOUR SMELL

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      REPAIR LEAKING LINE AT MOP SINK

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      PIC prevents cross contamination by bare hands

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Remove soils from equipment & utensils

      DISHES STILL DIRTY AFTER MECHANICAL WASHING

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      When plans are required. The remodeling of a food establishment or a change of type of food est

      MUST APPLY HEALTH PERMIT WITHIN 48 HOURS

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.