IHOP 36-242
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, IHOP 36-242 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which IHOP 36-242's 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked up straw, and plastic cup from the ground and proceeded to touch clean plates. No handwah.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (121F - Hot Holding) across server line at steam table . As per manager for less than 3 hours. Manager increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink soiled with food debris at server line. Observed handwash sink used for ice dumping at server line. Coached manager.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored next to clean dishes near ice machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at vegetable reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line; rusted shelves in reach in freezer/cooler.
14-33-4
52
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; missing breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet in cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line; rusted shelves in reach in freezer/cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at host stand; bucket on shelf above box of single service items. Operator moved bucket to bottom shelf for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle and coffee cup stored above utensils at waiter station. Operator changed order. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of cooler. Operator removed during inspection. Observed Observed bag above utensils at waiter station. Operator changed order. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up in reach in and walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced tomatoes at walk in cooler 47F, as per manager more than 4hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed country gravy (48F-43FCold Holding). Operator placed in gravy in walk in freezer for rapid chill. Observed shredded cheese (51F -41F Cold Holding), operator placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes at walk in cooler 47F, as per manager more than 4hrs.
03D-07-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting. Employee separated and began manually drying containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at cook line. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave a food from flattop soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler lowboy at cook line spiked with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
22-16-4
50
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored over raw fish in walk in freezer. Manager places fish over steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bacon (60F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed in reach in cooler 12/10 at 5:32pm. Stop Sale Issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bacon (60F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed in reach in cooler 12/10 at 5:32pm. Stop Sale Issued.
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table. Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed spoons and forks not inverted next to dish washer machine. Manager inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in standing water at 130° F . Operator removed the water and it reach 179 F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
95
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chlorine was 0 PPM Operator fixed it . 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee licked his fingers and then opened a gallon of milk. Operator send the employee to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer was 0 PPM. Operator fixed the line. Chlorine 100 PPM **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided and signed by them. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen.
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop not stored above the cookies at the front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler. Operator placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks and knives not inverted next to dish washer machine. Operator was coached to store single service articles inverted. Operator washed the utensils again and store them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Sep 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 36-242 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-242 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-242?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-242.
How does IHOP 36-242 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
IHOP 36-242 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has IHOP 36-242's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at IHOP 36-242 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at IHOP 36-242 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is IHOP 36-242 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-242 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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