IHOP Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
67
Score
IHOP Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. IHOP Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which IHOP Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over liquid pasteurized eggs in the 4-door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for black pepper in dry storage. The operator removed the ramekin from the pepper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the counter top cold holding unit at the server expo line. The operator removed the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee earbuds stored on top of a plastic to go container lid at the server expo line. The earbuds were properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of the 4-door reach-in-cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pasteurized eggs in the 4-door reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed butter held on the server expo line with no time marking. The operator placed a time mark on the butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Drain cover missing at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in 73F standing water on the server expo line. The operator removed the spoons from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of the 4-door reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth solution at 0ppm on the cook line. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
23
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on the expo line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover missing at the mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the walk in cooler door near the dish area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near the walk in cooler door at the dish area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the equipment on the cook line.
36-73-4
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg mixture stored over ready to eat crepes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw egg mixture. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for the splitter at the mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator cut a slit in the packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near the mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the handwashing sink near the prep area.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the cook line. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat waffle batter in reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Operator properly stored the waffle batter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser for the handwashing sink in the prep area unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled paper towel in handwashing sink on cook line. Operator removed the paper towel from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed salmon filets not removed from reduced oxygen packing in reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures for reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on the drain board for the prep sink. Operator properly stored the employee purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the reach in coolers on the cook line with rust.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the hot water faucet at the handwashing sink on the service line.
29-11-4
55
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had the utensils sanitized. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Packaged RTE hollandaise sauce stored with packed raw chicken. Observed no cross contamination. Manager removed and sanitized exterior packaging of the hollandaise sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (54F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the expo line. Manager stated the butter had been at room temperature. for 1 hour. Manager placed the butter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back exit of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the exterior of packed food stored under the condenser. Manager removed the ice and stored the packages in a different location. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on the left side of the cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area soiled with black mold substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP Restaurant.
How does IHOP Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
IHOP Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has IHOP Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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