IHOP 36-032

516 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, IHOP 36-032 has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. IHOP 36-032 was last inspected on Jan 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Deerfield Beach facility scores 83, putting IHOP 36-032 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken floor tiles in prep area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior wall of walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of aluminum food storage containers stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink basin. **Warning**
42-01-4
70
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1. Observed around condenser in walk in freezer. 2. Observed on bottom of single door reach in freezer in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine in kitchen.
36-27-5
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for IHOP. Plans on record are from previous owner. Observed no hand wash sink in main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Oct 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for IHOP. Plans on record are from previous owner. Observed no hand wash sink in main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1. Flip top at cookline in the kitchen. 2. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. 3. Reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 1. Flip top cooler observed same. No food storage. 2. Reach in cooler observed, Hash browns 39°, pancake batter 40°, cooked sausage links 40°, and cheese 39°. 3. Reach in freezer observed same. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen behind fryers, prep table, cookline, and cooling units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty hat and continued working with food without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing with employee and employee washed hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on his pants after hand washing. Reviewed hand washing with employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Hollandaise 51°, prepared less than three hours ago, in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator placed in the freezer to quick chill. 2. Salmon (53F); sliced cheese (51F); deli ham (51F); sliced turkety (52F); smoked sausage (52F), and shredded cheese (51F) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Salmon (53F); sliced cheese (51F); deli ham (51F); sliced turkety (52F); smoked sausage (52F), and shredded cheese (51F) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen overnight per operator. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-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. Portioned Butter in container at the front counter. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. I. One live small flying insect resting on the wall in the kitchen, by the ware washing station. 2. One live small flying insect flying in the food prep area of the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue disposable towel in the handsink. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for IHOP. Plans on record are from previous owner. Observed no hand wash sink in main kitchen. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Four damaged hood filters in the kitchen above the cookline. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Donut holes stored uncovered in shelf in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen behind fryers, prep table, cookline, and cooling units. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1. Flip top at cookline in the kitchen. 2. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. 3. Reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach in the mop sink. 2. Two dead roaches underneath shelving in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
17
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator states that hot line make table is not working and they are using TPHC procedures-no time mark on the following items held overnight in make table - buttermilk pancake batter, chopped ham, diced tomatoes, cream cheese and cut tomatoes. **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. 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. Operator states that hot line make table is not working and they are using TPHC procedures-no time mark on the following items - buttermilk pancake batter, chopped ham, diced tomatoes, cream cheese and cut tomatoes. **Warning**
01B-19-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used 3 compartment sink to rinse hands- instructed employee to use hand sink only - employee washed hands in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Emailed copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. four door reach in cooler - portioned shredded cheese (50F - Cooling) 10:30am cooling since 730am recheck 20 mins 47F. Portioned Shredded cheese held in deep container - operator transferred to shallow pan and moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand towel in kitchen hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from kitchen hand - operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed wet plastic containers to let dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.walk in cooler - tub of pickles and a bag of onions - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (sink surface 170/152ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (sink surface 700/1875ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
33
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine ppm at zero, Manager called for maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of food on the walk in freezer floor and bags of onions in the back room on the floor. Manager picked up items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Items thawing in bucket of water in three compartment sink, manager placed under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted
51-13-4
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was IHOP 36-032 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-032 on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-032?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-032.

How does IHOP 36-032 compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

IHOP 36-032 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has IHOP 36-032's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP 36-032 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at IHOP 36-032 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 36-032 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-032 is inspected around four times per year on average.