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Santa Clara County, CA

Denny's Restaurant #9523

8425 San Ysidro Av

Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Food worker observed cleaning prep table with sanitizer and returning to food prep without changing gloves. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required. Gloves shall be properly used and changed when required. [COS] Food worker washed hands and changed gloves.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode K43Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Urinal in men's restroom was not working at time of inspection. [CA] Toilet facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observed water from condensation drain for walk-in cooler draining onto floor behind floor sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair. Extend condensation drain pipe so that water drains into floor sink.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Flooring in large walk-in freezer is bulging/bubbling up at time of inspection. [CA] Surfaces of equipment shall be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, durable, and maintained in good repair. [REPEAT VIOLATION] Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Under counter refrigeration closest to hand wash in the cook line had PHFs measured between 46-49*F at the time of inspection. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. Recommend having the unit serviced by a contractor. [SA] Facility will try to lower temperature within unit. If not food will be under TPHC (tossed after 4-hours).

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Flooring within the cook line has damaged floor tiles and grout is missing in between the tiles. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Also re-grout the floor within the cook line. 2. Flooring within the walk in freezer is bulging up off the ground. [CA] Make repairs within the walk in freezer.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the drawer coolers in kitchen 2 area, sliced ham and raw pooled eggs measured between 46-48F. Per operator, food items were stored in drawer coolers at 12pm. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held cold at 41°F or below. [SA] Food items were relocated to another refrigeration unit for rapid cooling.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

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