IHOP 36-215 Hialeah
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, IHOP 36-215 Hialeah has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
IHOP 36-215 Hialeah's latest score of 100 sits above the Hialeah average of 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around the mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed At kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher storage racks with slime or dust like substance buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, unit located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
64
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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. Dish machine sanitizer0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed At kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around the mop sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at cook line.
14-69-4
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 dishwasher storage racks with slime or dust like substance buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, unit located at cook line.
14-33-4
55
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 4 door reach-in cooler handle soiled, cooler located at cook line.
23-24-4
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. In the walk in cooler observed raw salmon stored in reduced oxygen packaged, manager stated that fish was recently brought out to thaw. Manager removed fish from packaging on site. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees car keys stored on small storage area near clean bowls, plates next the fryer at cook line, manager removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 4 door reach in cooler shelves rusted at cook line, also a small reach in freezer at cook line next to the fryers.
14-33-4
82
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed Raul Figueroa food manager certificate expired on 3/6/2024.
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at reach in freezer by cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator close lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter adde to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe inside of reach in cooler 4 door at kitchen shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve containers stored on the floor at storage area. Person in charge stored box of single serve containers on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed containers not inverted at service window. Operator stored containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager replaced water for utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents and tiles dusty and water stains on them.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted. Manager inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 36-215 Hialeah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-215 Hialeah on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-215 Hialeah?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-215 Hialeah.
How does IHOP 36-215 Hialeah compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
IHOP 36-215 Hialeah most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has IHOP 36-215 Hialeah's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at IHOP 36-215 Hialeah have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP 36-215 Hialeah 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 36-215 Hialeah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-215 Hialeah is inspected around two times per year on average.
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