IHOP
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, IHOP has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
IHOP's latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty utensils to ware wash area and immediately prepared a beverage near front counter station. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed dry rack station in back storage area with surface rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee with no beard restraint. Employee placed beard guard on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose nozzle at the ware washing station soiled. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed female employee washing hands with cold water near the ware washing area.
12A-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board stored at the dry rack area has cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooping utensil in standing water at 115F at the front prep station. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers improperly stored next to cooking line. Operator flipped containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
86
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked hashed browns (49F - Cooling) as per manager cooling since previous night at walk in cooler Observed raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager since previous day at reach in cooler in kitchen.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding) as per manager since previous day at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
03A-02-5
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 cooked hashed browns (49F - Cooling) as per manager cooling since previous night at walk in cooler.
03D-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coffee beans and pancake batter stored on the floor in dry storage, manager placed products on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of pancake and waffle batter containers soiled with food debris at reach in coolers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink on cook line slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
50
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed wrapped raw chicken stored over commercially packaged raw pork sausage at walk in freezer. Employee rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed thawed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at 2 door reach in cooler at cook line. Discussed proper procedures with manager.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (78F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at expo area. Manager voluntarily discarded product.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
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. Observed thawed raw salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at 2 door reach in cooler at cook line. Discussed proper procedures with manager.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line and beverage area. As per manager, signs were removed for cleaning.
31B-04-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula in disrepair.
14-12-4
50
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager primed machine at time of inspection. Tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside back door. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of mixer head soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Build up of dust/debris in ice scoop holster by ice machine. Manager had items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. French toast tong handle resting in product. Manager removed tongs and obtained longer tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
61
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at woman's bathroom. Manager repaired dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris. Manager began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided Paperless Licensing handout to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer and reach in freezer at server's station.
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulated dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling onto floor at dining area.
29-11-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Jan 28, 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 two times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Miami?
IHOP most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP is inspected around three times per year on average.
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