IHOP 232
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at IHOP 232 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen staff employee on the cook line en in food preparation not hair restraint, manager instructed to get a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff replaced quad solution retested at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding); hash browns (52F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (56F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed shredded cheddar (47F - Cold Holding); shredded Colby (46F - Cold Holding); sausages (47F - Cold Holding); hash browns (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled at beverage station. Operator removed the items for washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across grill.
29-49-6
67
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled equipment and prepared food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing. Employee proceeded to properly wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on shelves next to pancake syrup at storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing hands. Manager coached employees on proper handwashing procedures. Employee proceeded to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. As per manager for approximately 20 minutes. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Obsessed microwave interior soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
70
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added at mop sink faucet no vacuum breaker on attached hose.
29-42-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in one cubicle at women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket and bag stored on shelve over ice cream area. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris across flat grill.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled next to walk in cooler door.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on shelve under preparation sink. Manager discarded and replenished solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front prep area. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at standing reach in cooler, batter (64F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding) as per label was prepared over 2 days ago. Manager removed and discarded items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at standing reach in cooler pooled eggs (64F - Cold Holding); bacon (61F - Cold Holding) as per label it was made less than 4 hours , manager placed on ice and into a functioning cooler. Observed at standing reach in cooler, batter (64F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (48F - Cold Holding) as per label was prepared over 2 days ago. Manager removed and discarded items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a gallon soap and plastic bottle stored inside sink. Manager removed and cleared sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of mop sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at front prep area. Manager removed and stored in correct position. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of cut melons in walk in cooler uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed lids and containers at front prep area not inverted. Manager arranged and inverted items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
43
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dishwasher machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Manager discarded solution during inspection.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed margarine bottles not labeled with common name in kitchen area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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 at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Manager check on machine hose and fixed. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in rack in kitchen area.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken containers not covered inside reach in cooler. Manager covered during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cups in hand wash sink next to office.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean forks and spoons stored not inverted in dishwasher area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on prep table. Manager discarded during inspection. **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 personal bags stored above ice cream station. Manager moved bags to the office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks stored inside reach in cooler near to office. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with pancakes and container with raw chicken not covered inside reach in cooler in kitchen area. Manager covered food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed next to flat grill. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 232 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 232 on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 232?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP 232.
How does IHOP 232 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
IHOP 232 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has IHOP 232's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP 232 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP 232 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 232 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 232 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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