Ihop
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Ihop, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, utensils, equipment and linens is the recurring theme, flagged two times. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: The batter mixes are uncovered in the turbo air prep cooler. Cover all foods to prevent contamination.
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster doir is open. Keep the door closed between uses to discourage pests
90
Apr 14, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PIC notified Condiment station make table is 49*F. Please remove fruits to another working station and escalate a service call to your refrigeration vendor for repair
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: PIC notified food items held in the kitchen reach in cooler and freezer are not covered. Please cover the bacon in the reach in cooler and cover the dessert toppings in the freezer to prevent contamination.
Washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: PIC notified avocados placed in the salad station have labels and debris on the exterior of the avocados. Please wash and rinse the avocados and to remove the labels for food safety.
Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Inspector notes: Please post your non smoking sign at the entrance to the facility.
78
Apr 14, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Dirty wiping cloths stored on prep tables- Properly store in sanitizer solution
1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(5)(a) Dirty ware washing station- Routinely clean Chlorine test strips not provided- Provide chlorine test strips
1200-23-01-.04(5)(a)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Dirty floor- Routinely clean
1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(c) Blown vent hood bulb- Replace bulb
1200-23-01-.06(3)(c)
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Mar 30, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Observed wet nesting of clean dishes
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Buildup on surfaces throughout, including inside microwave, inside reach-in coolers, and inside ice machine above level of ice. Establishment has weekly cleaning schedule posted; discussed increasing frequency of deep cleaning.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor and in/around fan unit. Discussed having freezer serviced to prevent ice buildup which could cause malfunction. Hood over expo shelf leaking unidentified clear liquid onto expo shelf. PIC stated this is a known issue and hood appears to be missing a part; discussed having hood serviced to stop this leak.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
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Mar 3, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) observed live roach crawling on floor on cook line.
1200-23-01-.05(5)(k)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(2) observed fresh water leak from faucet at 3 comp sink.
1200-23-01-.05(2)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. observed condenstion leak frozen on packages of bread in walk in freezer.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. observed single use coffee filters stored unprotected near juice fountain.
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(4)(c) drain at mop sink clogged, pooling dirty water observed, no sewage back up observed.
1200-23-01-.05(4)(c)
Current permit posted
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.08(3)(i)10. most current permit not posted.
1200-23-01-.08(3)(i)10
Most recent inspection posted
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.08(4)(c)3.(ii) most recent inspection not posted.
1200-23-01-.08(4)(c)3.(ii)
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Feb 6, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
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Jan 20, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: There are damaged floor tiles and damaged floor grout in various places in the kitchen, prep, and dish areas, creating a surface that is not smooth and easily cleanable. The walk-in freezer floor is damaged. There is paint damage on the ceiling air vents near the dish area
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: There is an employee cell phone stored on the line In a non-designated area. COS by PIC by removing the phone.
90
Oct 27, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Container of pancake batter not covered (walk-in cooler). Corrected by covering.
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single use containers (kitchen line) stored "face up". Corrected.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: cut board on make table moderately grooved; plastic food containers and lids cracked
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Outside surfaces of equipment with removable grime; inside of reach-in freezer and reach-in coolers with old food debris
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: caulk around hand sink (at walk-in freezer) in disrepair; floor tile grout deep in spots; walls scuffed/pitted with old food splatter; ceiling dusty around air returns; floor tiles cracked and dirty with old food debris under equipment and shelving.
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Nov 6, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
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Oct 21, 2024
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: No points back on follow up
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: See original inspection
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: No points back on follow up
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ihop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ihop on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ihop?
Across the inspection record, utensils, equipment and linens has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ihop.
Has Ihop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ihop have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ihop 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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