IHOP Restaurant 36-153

18279 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, IHOP Restaurant 36-153 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 11, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. IHOP Restaurant 36-153's record stops at Dec 11, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Pembroke Pines restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Expo station- soda nozzles dispenser, Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expiration date, 6/10/2022

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook line -cooker has a silver bra, after manager instructed, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. shelf- above drain board, plastic containers stacked wet. Employee removed to be wash **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Beverage Air -4 compartment cooler has standing water on bottom, per operator cooler has an issue of condensation

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. End of Cook line, below grill stove.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Expo station to entrance corridor of cook line and dishwasher area. -cook line, under equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. WIC

14-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to soda grips in rear kitchen. Employee secured property **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Women bathrooms, dirty toilet and dirty floor.

32-07-4

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee did not changed gloves or washed hands , then continue to serve a plate with pancakes. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooling table- cut lettuce (41-49F - Cold Holding). Observed food above rim line. Operator removed food out of temperature and placed on lower cooler with bag of ice on top for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dough mixer machine Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter cooler-open gallon of milk, Employee dated **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on cook line removed watch **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Dry goods storages, box of blueberry cans. -box of breaded chicken tenders Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator and posted **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was IHOP Restaurant 36-153 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at IHOP Restaurant 36-153 on file is from Dec 11, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at IHOP Restaurant 36-153?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP Restaurant 36-153.

How does IHOP Restaurant 36-153 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

IHOP Restaurant 36-153 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has IHOP Restaurant 36-153's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP Restaurant 36-153 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at IHOP Restaurant 36-153 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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