IHOP 36-185
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, IHOP 36-185 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port St. Lucie restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2nd temperature 179f reheating **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cooks. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where 2 tiles are missing under fryers.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 floor tiles under fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb over fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager is aware and is calling company to obtain. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4
70
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé used to scoop cut strawberries. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear prep pans wet nesting in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No visible Handwash sign in ladies bathroom. Sign was covered by bathroom check sheet. Manager relocated check sheet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline have build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados not washed prior to cutting. Stickers still on avocados in prep table pan.
08B-39-4
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 45F, cookline roll top cooler. Condenser unit covered with block of ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. 3 new employee hired last week, does not have agreement signed, and has not been trained.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both microwaves on cookline soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Soda stored on top of milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign had fell down, manager hung back up, Handwash sink in dish pit area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crepes found at 78°. Batter contains milk. Not on time plan. Been out for 3.75 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated manager
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in freezer 2. Under grill has heavy grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with plaza
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado on cooks line with stickers not washed
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cooks line leaking
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 36-185 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-185 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-185?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-185.
How does IHOP 36-185 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
IHOP 36-185 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has IHOP 36-185's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP 36-185 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP 36-185 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 36-185 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-185 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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