IHOP
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, IHOP has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which IHOP's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed at mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water dispenser on coffee makers has an accumulation of calcium
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Liquid eggs stored below dripping condenser unit in walk-in cooler. Only shipping box affected. Operator placed catch pan until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over prep table between dish and cook line is soiled. Shelf below flat top on cook line is soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy accumulation of old food debris under flat tops on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steamwell on cook line sausage gravy (115F - Reheating); cheese sauce (108F - Reheating). SEE STOP SALE
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Whipped butter on front counter.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steamwell on cook line sausage gravy (115F - Reheating); cheese sauce (108F - Reheating).
01B-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for pancake batter is cut in corner. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Presence of build up in tip
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding fryers has an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
55
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top well under serving window whipped cream (53F - Cold Holding). Recommended to place on time control or place inside reach in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to soda dispenser on service line is being used as dump sink. Ice in well
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers in dry storage room have food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. 1100DDBSA. Operator diluted to 700ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
95
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 1130+ppm DDBSA. Operator diluted **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 23 live flying insects in dry storage room and hallway. Operator killed all but 2. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in service aisle is being used as dump sink. Ice in well
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On service line, utensils in standing water at 120°aF **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
64
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep worker
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. DDBSA 700+. Operator diluted to 700 **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on shelf over cook line in service window has an accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On service line. Below window. Utensils in standing water at 127°F. Operator discarded and refilled with hot water at 188°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time as a Public Health Control butter and chocolate mix not discarded after 4 hours. From Wednesday.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Butter pats and Chocolate pancake batter from Wednesday.
03F-01-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then grabbed clean plates.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish person.
12A-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave left over macaroni debris.
22-08-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
IHOP most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 78.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is IHOP inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP is inspected around three times per year on average.
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