IHOP
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
82
Score
IHOP has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; IHOP is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with deep marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
22-16-4
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind dishwasher.
36-27-5
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled with dust build up at walk in cooler. Manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from grill at the front line and also at the front counter.
23-03-4
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. Operator adjusted sanitizer chlorine container to allow sanitizer to flow to machine. Final concentration at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed line cook without knowledge of minimum cooking temperature of eggs. She stated minimum cooking temperature of scrambled fresh shell eggs is 141F. Coached employee and manager on minimum cooking temperatures.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on upper plate of soda dispensing machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover soiled with dust build up at walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door threshold. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in women's bathroom in dining area. Informed owner of missing sign and he indicated he was going to purchase and post sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
61
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since 10-01-23. Operator call during inspection. Confirmation number is 237470870. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm). Operator add water to get 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm) next to clean dishes. Operator diluted with water and stored above shelve. Final concentration 200 ppm.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed chicken tender stored under dripping water from refrigerator system of the walk in freezer.
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employee with bracelet preparing food.
13-07-4
52
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed plates soiled inside microwave at grill area.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler upright
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets reach in cooler soiled
23-03-4
86
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of blue berry compote dented in storage area. Manager discarded the product.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed bacon cooked sausage (82F - Hot Holding). As per manager that was yesterdays waste product and discarded it. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled in grill area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled in poor repair on ice machine by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in front counter by coffee station.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on kitchen cook. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bag of employee drinks in walk in cooler. Manager removed them from the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Miami?
IHOP most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP is inspected around three times per year on average.
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