What is Denny's #7712's health inspection score?

Denny's #7712 has a SafeDine safety score of 43 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 #7712 last inspected?

Denny's #7712 was last inspected on July 16, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Denny's #7712 have?

Denny's #7712 has 93 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Denny's #7712 safe to eat at?

Denny's #7712 has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Denny's #7712

Name: Denny's #7712
Address: 4400 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, 75206
Rating: 43

4400 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/16/2023

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Greenville

Ranked #399 of 462 in Greenville

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.3

Avg Violations

33 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

15x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 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

4400 N CENTRAL EXPW, Dallas, TX 75206

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Feb 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Apr 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

8 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

May

Jun 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Aug 2022

1 inspections

5 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

8 Routine2 Follow-up

Jul 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw eggs at 57.5F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
food contact surfaces not clean for sight and touch, cookline interior of reach in cooler and freezers. clean for sight and touch counter tops at wait station.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-3*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all food staff must be trainined/state approved
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
observed large roaches at cook line- exterminate
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed coffee cup at cook line
DAL-6*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
observed heavy build up on air vent.
DAL-7*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
invert single service lids at water station
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean the exterior of an refrigerated door, clean the ecrusted food/debris build up food/cooking. clean walls underneath dish washing area, clean floors/exterior of dish machine(heavy grime build up)
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
replace damaged weather stripping at exit door at mop sink

Base deductions−24 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 93

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with City of Dallas. Register at dallascityhall.com.
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed large gaps at back door.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floors under shelving and equipment.
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
Missing light shield in dry storage.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed leaking condenser in WIF and WIC. Heater not in good repair.
DAL-6*47 Health permit posted−2
Health permit not posted.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 82

5 Med2 Basic

7 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-2*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
Observed raw bacon store next to veggies
DAL-3*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Observed dust in the liquid eggs containers
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Provide cleaning for the RIC
DAL-6*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
Observed sanitizer bucket store next to drinking cups
DAL-7*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw eggs: 48'f tomato 46'f lettuce 55'f grain: 50'f

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 87

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
DATE MARKING ON PIES
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN RIC(S)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RSFM
DAL-2*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-3*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE GASKETS
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
RESEAL AROUND HAND SINK
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN GASKETS & WALLS

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 84

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash after handling animals/aquatics−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING AFTER HANDLING ANIMAL PRODUCT
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
D. TOM 43.3, S. CHEESE 53.5,& S. TOM 46.7

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
C LEAN GASKETS & FLOORS( UNDER & BEHIND)
DAL-3*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
REMOVE ALL ABSORBENT MATERIALS FROM UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT
DAL-4*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR FLOORS & RESEAL AROUND HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FOOD LINE
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL DRINK STORED WITH CUSTOMERS' FOOD
DAL-9*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS
DAL-10*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FRUIT FLIES

Base deductions−26 pts

May 21

Follow-up InspectionScore: 76

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-7*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
HAND SINK BACKING -UP IN KITCHEN
DAL-9*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
DAL-13*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
S. TOM 66.9

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN GASKETS FLOORS, DOORS & FRP
DAL-2*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FRUIT FLIES & FLIES
DAL-3*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN VENTS IN KITCHEN
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON PREPARED ( 10 DAYS)
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
CLOSE ALL GAPS & HOLES
DAL-6*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPAIR/ REPLACE AIR CURTAINS IN WIC, REMOVE RUST FROM AIR CURTAIN OVER DOOR ( OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN AIR CURTAIN ) & SHELVES IN COOLERS
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SOILED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON EQUIPMENT
DAL-11*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN WATER WITHOUT RUNNING WATER
DAL-12*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REMOVED ALL PEELING , REPAIR LEAKING ROOF through-out kitchen & ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-14*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ONSITE

Base deductions−37 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 74

5 Med8 Basic

13 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
DAL-5*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS
DAL-6*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR HAND SINK IN KITCHEN
DAL-7*14 When to wash after handling animals/aquatics−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING R. EGGS AND FAILURE TO WASH HAND BEFORE TOUCHING OTHER FOODS
DAL-13*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
R. EGGS 52.8, S. TOM 50.6,& S. MUSHROOM 46.7

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF DIRTY DISHES
DAL-3*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPAIR LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA
DAL-4*21 Demonstrateion of knowledge by PIC−2
LACK OF KNOWLEDGE ON TESTING SANITIZER FOR DISH WASHER
DAL-8In use utensil stored in water at < 135'F−2
UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORE IN WATER
DAL-9*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
POST HEALTH PERMIT, CO, TAX STATEMENT & RFSM IN FRONT OF ESTABLISHMENT FOR CUSTOMERS' VIEW
DAL-10*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN” CURRENT HEALTH INSPECTION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”
DAL-11*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALLS , FLOORS & DOOR
DAL-12*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
PROVIDE LOCKERS FOR PERSONAL STORED COUNTER & DISHES IN PREP AREA

Base deductions−41 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS- ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES & RIC(S)
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
r. eggs 60.6, & s. tomatoes 48.8F
DAL-6*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION
DAL-2*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REMOVED/ REPAIR ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT ( RIC IN BACK KITCHEN)
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
USE AS A PREP SINK
DAL-7*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN WATER
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ONSITE
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALLS, FLOORS ( UNDER EQUIPMENT) , DOORS, FAN VENT COVERS, & GASKETS
DAL-10*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
CERTIFY ALL STAFF

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS
DAL-4*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL RIC(S)
DAL-6*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
PROVIDE ONE INCH AIR GAP AT DISH MACHINE
DAL-8*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD ITEMS

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOORS , WALLS & GASKETS
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN STAFF
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN KITCHEN
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
OBSERVED PACKAGE MIX IMPROPER STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO RFSM ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION
DAL-10*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
CERTIFY ALL STAFF

Base deductions−32 pts

Sep 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
m. potatoes 121.0F
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
r.eggs 46.9F & s. Tomatoes 50.5F

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee eating at front prep area
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floors & gaskets
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-6*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
Fruit flies
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repairs walls, ceiling & floors

Base deductions−20 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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