Inspection Report

Business Name
Denny's

Business Address
16970 W YUMA RD GOODYEAR AZ 85338

Permit Number
FD-23-00102

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Review Inspection

Inspection Date
11/14/2023

Grade

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Comments/Details

Pre-final walk through with the superintendent. The following items were discussed for follow up before final inspection:
1). Beverage machines will be in place and will be outfitted with dual check valves that meet plumbing standard ASSE 1022.
2). Caulk the gap between the 6 inch pipe and the wall used for soda bundle under the front beverage station, not sure what to do with the tile work at the other station, also maybe some caulk in the corners.
3). Cleanout covers will be installed throughout, make sure they are installed in also the hard to spot locations under counters.
4). For service bar top and passthrough windows, please caulk any joints that are open, also caulk stainless and wall joints where open, base where open between material like at entrance of front service area, and finish out edges of the mop sink curb wit additional trim.
5). Caulk/ seal, stainless joints where open, like under hood and between hoods, also gap in stainless at mop sink.
6). All fixtures will be caulked/ siliconed at the top wall junctures.
7). Close the gap between the hand wash sinks counters in the restroom and the wall.
8). In the restroom, where the schluter stands open from the floor, fill in and provide cleanable area.
9). The combi-oven will receive a reduced pressure zone valve upstream, both this valve and soda valve will require testing and certification before final.
10). Make sure the spray arm assembly at the dish sink does not reach below the flood rim, adjust.
11). The ice machine will be plumbed in with rigid drain lines.
12). At the front soda station, line of the backflow valve hub drain line with the other drain line and provide a 1 inch air gap.
13). In the walk-in units, fill in the sprinkler penetrations.
14). Make sure the chemical dispenser installed at the mop sink has an internal air gap.
15). Back door will be self closing, air curtain will me micro switch activated and aim the air 2-3 % outward.
16). FRP trims and corner guards will be finished up.

At final inspection, make sure the list is complete, al equipment is in place, refrigerators and walk-in units are at temperature and the you have hot water at all sinks.
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Printed on site.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.