IHOP 36-130
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, IHOP 36-130 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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 dish machine chlorine sanitizer with 10 PPM. Operator reset machine and put new sanitizer bucket. Chlorine measured 100PPM **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelf with clean pitchers soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted bowls during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored in dry storage area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor on cook line during time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind soda machine across from front counter
36-27-5
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed sign at employees bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 100 ants on shelf where pancake syrup is kept. Operator cleaned area, removed and cleaned syrup bottles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding) According to manager food items placed in cooler 2 hours ago. Operator moved food items to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed sign at employees bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on fryer door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
64
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (57 F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator added ice to ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed an employee touching raw eggs mix and then touching tomatoes and cheese without changing and washing hands. Manager and operator were instructed that the gloves need to be discarded and washing hands before put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to roasted beef at reach in cooler kitchen area. And raw salmon stored over pickled and juice at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dishwasher area.
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink preparation area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Dumpster umpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under cook equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the preparation area and dishwasher area.
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed some boxes with single service articles stored on floor at storage area. Operator moved the boxes to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete under grill at cook line.
36-02-5
26
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the expo station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the expo area.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the expo station, kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed for the dumpster.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris, prep unit. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall above door curtains in the walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
78
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 36-130 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-130 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-130?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-130.
How does IHOP 36-130 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
IHOP 36-130 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has IHOP 36-130's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP 36-130 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP 36-130 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 36-130 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-130 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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