IHOP 36-80
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
95
Score
IHOP 36-80 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on bottom shelf of 4 compartment freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. During the inspection, employee dumped yellow bucket with waste water , outside on the ground by left side of back entrance door. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Restaurant sells salmon to customer preferences. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. No water provision at mop sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on bottom shelf of 4 compartment freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm), employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with mold and food debris throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed same. Per operator, gaskets are being replaced. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am. ; diced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am, stored inside walk in cooler. Foods did not reach 41F in allotted time for cold holding. Stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above raw fish, commercially packaged, inside four door reach in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am. ; diced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am, stored inside walk in cooler. Foods did not reach 41F in allotted time for cold holding. Stop sale. 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on individual ranches and individual butters at server station. Operator put time marking on foods during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Observed accumulation of green-yellow mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. 2) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside soda nozzles at soda machine, in dining room. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzle during inspection. Corrected On Site. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed melted ice cream on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon stored inside cut melon container, handle in contact with food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with mold and food debris throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
37
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer at back of establishment - raw chicken stored over chicken tender (not commercially packaged ) operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored above sausages operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - sausage (49F - Cold Holding)- as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - sausage (49F - Cold Holding)- as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees that couldn't provided proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen next to handwashing sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while portioning potatoes. Near triple sink.
12B-09-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.observed at back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed utensils in dirty water (142F) operator cleaned and provided fresh water. **Corrected On-Site**
22-15-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at back room - chemical dispenser dripping water onto floor.
29-03-4
33
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above apple pie filling. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs stored in container with broken shells. Operator discarded eggs. Stop sale.
01B-14-4
74
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1) Observed raw steak stored over unwashed avocados at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw breaded shrimp, not commercially packaged, stored over chocolate cake, commercially packaged, at 4 door reach in freezer in back area of kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with unknown substance stored at cook line area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at front counter server station. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single use cups and case of cup holders stored on floor in dry storage room upstairs. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in upstairs dry storage next to office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Aug 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towel observed at handwash sink in employees restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed on storage shelf next to rear door.
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Observed by floor drain at handwash sink and three compartments sink .
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -No garbage cans observed in restrooms.
33-06-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 36-80 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 36-80 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 36-80?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP 36-80.
How does IHOP 36-80 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
IHOP 36-80 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has IHOP 36-80's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP 36-80 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP 36-80 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 36-80 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 36-80 is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants