IHOP 36-138
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
IHOP 36-138 appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Hallandale Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Ice machine door in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
82
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance. Back of the house. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Same- **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gasket in true reach in cooler at server's station in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Same- **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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 and then handled a clean plate to serve customer cooked food without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1) Approximately 3 small flying insects landing on wall next to sleeves of to go cups in dry storage area away from kitchen. 2) Approximately 10 small flying insects landing on clean containers on top shelf next to dishwashing machine away from kitchen. Manager removed containers and cleaned during inspection. 3) Approximately 2 small flying insects landing on garbage can next to exit door away from kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg Station Flip Top across from Flat top- ; Sliced Cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Sausage Gravy (56F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At drink station next to Ice Cream chest freezer. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on shelf next to dishwashing machine away from. Removed during inspection. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Gasket in true reach in cooler at server's station in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag stored on top shelf next to clean containers above triple sink
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance. Back of the house. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
41
May 2, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease and mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of grits and chocolate powder removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Container of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station - ; Cooked Pot Roast (47F - Cold Holding); Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Macaroni and cheese (50F - Cold Holding) / Lower reach in- ; Roasted Tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding. Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hairnet and proceeded to reach out for a clean plate to serve cooked food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both front and kitchen sinks. Employee replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Hood soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood soiled 2) Shelf holding monitor under hood soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwashing sanitizer chlorine solution 250ppm. Instructed Manager to use Three Components sink until sanitizer solution is at 100 Ppm.
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Sandwich station -Lower reach in- ; Macaroni and cheese (48F -Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager foods items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale 2) Sandwich station- ; Pot Roast (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked Turkey (47-50F - Cold Holding) .. 3) True Lowboy- Server's station- ; Cut Mellon (47F-Cold Holding); Sour cream (48F- Cold Holding) . Per Manager food items in units less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Sandwich station -Lower reach in- ; Macaroni and cheese (48F -Cold Holding); Mashed potatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per Manager foods items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched body and earbuds. Proceeded to touch ready to eat food and grab a plate to serve customers without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - 1) Server's True lowboy reach in cooler front counter leaking water. 2) Sandwich station in cook line. Do not use units until fixed.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout back of the house.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf next to dishwashing machine. Employee removed from shelf and placed in triple sink to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice cream in chest freezer next to True reach in not covered. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottle stored on top shelf above pancake mix in True reach in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
41
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. 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 2023-07-26: Same **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes (51F - Cooling); Macaroni and cheese (52F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit since yesterday. Observed cooling items overstocked in deep container.See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. 1) Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handle a clean plate to serve customer without removing gloves nor washed hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washes hands correctly. 2) Employee picked a bag from the floor. Proceeded to handle a slice of ham without removing gloves nor washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 lives small flying insects at mop sink in room away from kitchen. 7 live small flying insects in dry storage room next to office. 8 live flying insects in dining room area landing on walls and empty tables. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mashed potatoes (51F - Cooling); Macaroni and cheese (52F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit since yesterday. Observed cooling items overstocked in deep container.See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Server's station -; Whipped Butter (41-51F - Cold Holding). 2) Prep table- ; Butter package (65F - Cold Holding Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Observed pans half way in ice. Manager add more ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
43
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above container of ham in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler at server's station in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf holding clean glasses under coffee maker and tea soiled with coffee grounds. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream not cover in chest freezer by 2 doors true reach in. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cartons of eggs stored in standing water in sink by walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on Prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)TRUE LOWER REACH IN COOLER -Macaron and cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Raw burger (52 - Cold Holding); Deli ham (51F - Cold Holding); Deli Turkey (51F - Cold Holding). 2) 6 DRAWER UNDER GRILL - Raw Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) Per manager all items were placed in units less than 2 hours. Manager moved items to another cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with gloves on and proceed to grab an open bag of cheese for portioning. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two oz bowl with no handle inside containers of ice cream toppings on rack in storage area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on several containers on shelf above prep area in storage room. Employee rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particle. Dipper well turned off with dirty utensils inside. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cup stored on floor in storage room. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 36-138 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-138 on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-138?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-138.
How does IHOP 36-138 compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
IHOP 36-138 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has IHOP 36-138's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP 36-138 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP 36-138 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is IHOP 36-138 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-138 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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