IHOP #36-191
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
82
Score
IHOP #36-191 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
IHOP #36-191's latest score of 82 sits above the Vero Beach average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filter on ice machine dated 2/9/22
29-28-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled Gas stove has top has grease/ old food debris
23-03-4
82
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler. 3 eggs with broken shells. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in small make table cooler. Chicken was moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas stove top has old food debris
23-03-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham in portioned cups above chill line. Reading 46f. Advices to rapid chill. Rechecked and now reading 38f **Corrected On-Site**
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. Manager educated employee
12A-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb burned out on hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on wire rack - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 128f. Advised manager to reheat **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer on cook line is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
55
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Marinara cups in walk in cooler. Manager tossed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown potatoes -50F cold holding, Sliced Ham-41-54F cold holding, Smoked sausage 41-54F cold holding Items in cooler were above the chill line. Educated manager and advised to rapid chill items. Manager stated cooler was stocked 1.5 hours ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in walk in cooler. Manager added slits to packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water reading 128F. Employee replaced water, now reading 150F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised manager to remake bucket.
21-07-4
47
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in well in standing water at 127°. Manager adjusted temperature and replaced with clean water. Now reading 179° **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager has a backflow preventer in office, but has been unable to remove hose due to corrosion **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink not shutting off next to rear door
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper mix
02D-01-5
61
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Rear of building
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head dirty **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on gas pipe between used. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP #36-191 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP #36-191 on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP #36-191?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP #36-191.
How does IHOP #36-191 compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
IHOP #36-191 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has IHOP #36-191's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP #36-191 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP #36-191 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 #36-191 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP #36-191 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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