IHOP
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, IHOP has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
IHOP's latest score of 82 sits above the Plantation average of 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 (Chlorine 0ppm-corrected to 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Observed 0ppm at dishwasher, establishment set up 3 compartment sink to 300 PPM QUATERNARY. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
39
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles with no labels. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of debris under beverage station. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line. Operator removed,cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
74
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer in the middle, rinse sink. Operator drained, corrected and reviewed with dish operator. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed an accumulation of food debris and paper trash under Server beverage station and under multiple booths.
36-01-4
90
Apr 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: -Gasket in reach in cooler with an accumulation of old food and mold like substance. - Ice cream freezer gaskets with an accumulation of mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Q.L employeed over 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. - walk-in cooler Observed container of cut tomatoes stored uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink across from steam table next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - dish washing area Observed employee items stored on shelf next to establishment utensils. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooking unit Observed in use utensil stored at 85F. Employee changed water. Second temperature 170F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: -Gasket in reach in cooler with an accumulation of old food and mold like substance. - Ice cream freezer gaskets with an accumulation of mold like debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink across from steam table next to three compartment sink draining slowly. **Warning**
29-20-5
67
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at reach in cooler not able to self close due to ineffective gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment over food preparation areas, in dining room, cook line dish ware area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, walk in coolers reach in coolers and gaskets throughout on all reach in coolers with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in ice cream freezer and mold like substance surrounding the gaskets of the freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain located at ice tea station with build up mold like substance and food debris. Observed floor drain located in server aisle area in front of pos station with mold like substance and food debris built up. Observed floor drains on cook line with build up mold like substance and heavy food debris. Observed heavy grease build up on floors behind grills and reach in coolers and fryers on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
78
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips at expo line 55°F-59°F. Per operator butter has been out less than 4 hours. Operator moved butter chips into cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag in kitchen stored with single service items. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP?
Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
IHOP most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
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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