Denny's Restaurant

1745 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051

Passed · Aug 10, 2026 Directions
78
Fair BiteKarma score 78 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 10, 2026: passed with 9 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean, cited 2 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 10

    Routine Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
    • Minor Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
    • Minor Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
    • Minor Thermometers provided, accurate
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Equipment, utensils, linens: proper storage and use
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Sep 23

    Follow-Up Inspection

    No violations

  5. Passed Sep 18

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Critical Sewage and wastewater properly disposed
    • Minor Floor, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
    • Minor Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
    • Minor Premises clean, in good repair; personal/chemical storage; adequate vermin-proofing
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Dec 2

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
    • Minor Equipment, utensils: approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

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