IHOP #36-231
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
27
Score
Across the available record, IHOP #36-231 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Davenport facility scores 84, putting IHOP #36-231 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker improperly installed at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow installed at top of splitter and not at spray hose connection. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station: sour cream (49F - Cold Holding. Product put in line at 6am, time taken 10:20am Stop sale 3 cups. Left cook line make cooler: liquid egg whites (44F - Cold Holding) in since 5am, time taken 10:35am. Stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 cups of sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) been in server station since 6am, time taken 10:20am. Left cook line make cooler: liquid egg whites (44F - Cold Holding) in since 5am, time taken 10:35am. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over liquid egg in cook line reach in cooler Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 5 live ants on window sill in main dining room 1 live ant on east wall in secondary dining room. 1 dead ant on window still. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in women's restroom not dispensing **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new hires started almost a month ago. Manager unable to provide proof of reporting agreement acknowledgment **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over dish machine **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with grease on cook line by walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture in dining room. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in dish area by shake glasses. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/2 Pans in prep area have wet nesting **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in cieling due to water damage on east wall in main dining area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Observed 1 dead fly on windowsill sill. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
27
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed dishes soiled with food debris placed on clean dish shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes on shelf in ware washing area.
16-46-4
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser on chemical shelf no label. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and eye glasses on clean dish on prep table. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Flat scraper stored in between tables. Operator removed cleaned and placed in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of Degreaser no label. Operator put label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vent heavily soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Employee put phone in pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.**Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
78
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of nestle water inside the upright reach in cooler across from the flat grill. The manager discarded the bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. The assigned an employee to clean the top of the machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside the reach in cooler at the egg station. The manager replaced the ambient thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield near the walk in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the bottom shelf of the prep tabl in the back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Around the ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Inside the clear pans on the top shelf of the prep table next to the hand washing sink across from the walk in cooler.
24-08-4
90
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP #36-231 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP #36-231 on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP #36-231?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at IHOP #36-231.
How does IHOP #36-231 compare to other restaurants in Davenport?
IHOP #36-231 most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 84.
Has IHOP #36-231's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at IHOP #36-231 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at IHOP #36-231 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is IHOP #36-231 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP #36-231 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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