What is Denny's #7421's health inspection score?

Denny's #7421 has a SafeDine safety score of 48 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Denny's #7421 last inspected?

Denny's #7421 was last inspected on November 16, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Denny's #7421 have?

Denny's #7421 has 58 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Denny's #7421 safe to eat at?

Denny's #7421 has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Denny's #7421

Name: Denny's #7421
Address: 2425 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 48

2425 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/16/2023

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North Dallas

Ranked #413 of 566 in North Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 16, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-52

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2425 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

2 inspections

5 intermediate

6 basic

May

May 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

May 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 89

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH SOAP FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS.
DAL-3*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN HANDLES OF COOLERS. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES OF FOOD STAINS
DAL-4*34 Pest Control−2
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES
DAL-5*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ICE CREAM FROM FREEZER.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED / MISSING CEILING TILES, i.e. HALL WAY BY RESTROOMS. REPAIR ALL DAMAGED CABINET DOORS.
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS , CREAM
DAL-3*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41'F OR LOWER, OBSERVED 1/2 N 1/2 STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
i.e. TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE, CLEAN AND CHECK BACK RESTROOMS, HEAVY ODOR SMELLED.
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
Heimlich maneuver sign 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.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 22

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands−5
EMPLOYEE MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BETWEEN TASK. OBSERVED WAITER USE HIS PHONE AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITHOUT HAND WASH.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
MOP SINK ROOM
DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Heimlich maneuver sign 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.
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
KEEP ICE MACHINE COMPRESSOR COVERED AT ALL TIMES. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
YOU MUST DISPLAY A REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS FOR AT LEAST ONE ON-SITE EMPLOYEE PER SHIFT. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE IF THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT ISSUED BY THE CITY OF DALLAS. YOUR ESTABLISHMENT IS ALSO 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 75238 AFTER YOU PROVIDE PROOF OF PASSING THE EXAM FROM AUTHORIZED ORGANIZATION.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*34 Pest Control−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2

Base deductions−11 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
LIQUID EGG 47''F , CHEESE 47'F

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
Need a Spanish Heimlich maneuver sign , see below. 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.
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
RESTROOM, TOP OF DISH WASHING MACHINE
DAL-3*31 No soap at handsink−2
RESTROOM
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
WARNING! 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.
DAL-5*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS .
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LIGHT FROM BREAK ROOM

Base deductions−17 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*19 One Inch Air Gap−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*45 First Aid−2
RESTOCK YOUR FIRST AID KIT.
DAL-2*47 Permit/license posted−2
POST YOUR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDERS AND STORAGE SHELF FROM COOK LINE.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Submit your Servsafe certificate to obtain Dallas Registered Food Service manager certificate: https://dallascityhall.com/departments/codecompliance/consumer-health/Pages/food-service-manager.aspx

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 5 SECONDS ONLY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE . DISHWASHING RACKS.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NONE ON SITE.
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR LEAKING AC UNIT. COVER ICE MACHINE COMPRESSOR AT ALL TIMS,
DAL-8*45 First Aid−2
DAL-1*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-2*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - < 4 hours−2
OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE .
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
CONTINUE EXTERMINATE FRUIT FLIES AS NEEDED, SEE IMPROVEMENT . WARNING! FRUIT FLIES

Base deductions−19 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 91

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
MASHED POTATOES 112'F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*45 First Aid−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
EXPIRED
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
WARNING! FRUIT FLIES

Base deductions−15 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Pans

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Wood and laminate counter in need of repair/replacement
DAL-2*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Allen 05-06-2019 # 534704 Please post

Base deductions−9 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 82

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
Raw pasteurized shell eggs held at 57,4 degrees
DAL-2*19 Plumbing System Construction−5
A hand sink has a drain into a pan
DAL-5*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Raw chrizio stored over cooked ham
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Shelves in the preparation area of the grill and back of the house Clean dish table Inside the dish machine

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
Fruit Fies Ecolab 04-25-2019
DAL-8*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
Crazed counter tops

Base deductions−28 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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