IHOP 36-237
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited IHOP 36-237 12 times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which IHOP 36-237's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. After 3rd. Attempt , Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wearing gloves touched personal cell phone, then continue to working in cook line , preparing pancakes for a customer order. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
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. New employee hired yesterday. Form emailed to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 3 food containers on storage piles with old labels, employee removed to be wash and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On cook line two pieces of salmon not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance
22-20-5
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. On cook line two pieces of salmon not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
78
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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. 0PPM chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1st, 2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line, raw chicken tenders stored over ground beef patty. Not all commercially packaged. Operator reversed items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At food expo line, butter pads being held at 60°F. Operator stated being held out for 1 hour. Operator put into cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of pickles stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine in prep area, black/green mold like substances on interior of machine.
22-20-5
50
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed overstocked portioned cups with cooked beef 49°F cold Holding, salsa 46°F cold Holding, 46°F cold Holding diced ham top flip top cooler across from flat top grill. Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container seating on kitchen area with Butter 104F hot Holding, Per operator product seating for 2 hours. Operator moved to flat top grill for reheating to 165°F +. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep covered containers with hash browns at 9:46am( 50°F cooling) stored inside cook line reach in and walk-in cooler. Per operator products cooling since yesterday. Product did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside reach in freezer on cook line , both products opened Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep covered containers with hash browns at 9:46am( 50°F cooling) stored inside cook line reach in and walk-in cooler. Per operator products cooling since yesterday. Product did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed overstocked portioned cups with cooked beef 49°F cold Holding, salsa 46°F cold Holding, 46°F cold Holding diced ham top flip top cooler across from flat top grill. Per operator products stored since yesterday. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded.See Stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manuel Cristobal **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
32
Jan 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 36-237 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-237 on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-237?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-237.
How does IHOP 36-237 compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
IHOP 36-237 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has IHOP 36-237's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP 36-237 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP 36-237 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is IHOP 36-237 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-237 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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