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Denny's Inc #7860

14821 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

Burien

Rated “Okay” · as of Mar 27, 2026

Denny's Inc #7860 was last inspected on March 27, 2026 and scored 25 points. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

March 27, 2026 · Routine Inspection/Field Review

Unsatisfactory

Score: 25 points

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood temperature10 pts

    Cold food was held above 45°F.

    Official wording (code 2110)

    Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

  • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Official wording (code 4400)

    Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

  • GeneralPests5 pts

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or entrances weren’t sealed against them.

    Official wording (code 3200)

    Insects, rodents, animals not present; entrance controlled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

    Food-contact surfaces weren’t kept clean and sanitized.

    Official wording (code 4200)

    Food-contact surfaces maintained, cleaned, sanitized

May 27, 2021: 0021/05Aug 9, 2022: 101022/08Mar 23, 2023: 3323/03Dec 28, 2023: 858523/12Jan 9, 2024: 0024/01Aug 19, 2024: 0024/08Jun 16, 2025: 151525/06Mar 27, 2026: 252526/03
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better (fewer violation points).

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Unsatisfactory 15 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature10 pts

      Cold food was held above 45°F.

      Official wording (code 2110)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Official wording (code 4400)

      Plumbing properly sized, installed, and maintained; proper backflow devices, indirect drains, no cross-connections

  2. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

  3. Satisfactory 0 points

    Return Inspection

    No violations

  4. Unsatisfactory 85 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    5 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation25 pts

      Hands weren’t washed when required.

      Official wording (code 0400)

      Hands washed as required

    • CriticalManagement & training10 pts

      Permit or required written food-safety procedures weren’t in order.

      Official wording (code 2600)

      Compliance with valid permit; operating and risk control plans, and required written procedures

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation10 pts

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked.

      Official wording (code 0600)

      Adequate handwashing facilities

    • CriticalFood temperature25 pts

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled properly.

      Official wording (code 1600)

      Proper cooling procedure

    • CriticalFood temperature10 pts

      Cold food was held above 45°F.

      Official wording (code 2110)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

    • GeneralFacility upkeep5 pts

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Official wording (code 4500)

      Sewage, wastewater properly disposed

  5. Satisfactory 3 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation3 pts

      Staff cleanliness or hygiene was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 3500)

      Employee cleanliness and hygiene

  6. Unsatisfactory 10 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature10 pts

      Cold food was held above 45°F.

      Official wording (code 2110)

      Proper cold holding temperatures; greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (F) (7 degrees Celsius (C))

  7. Satisfactory 0 points

    Routine Inspection/Field Review

    No violations

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Source: Public Health – Seattle & King County open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.