IHOP Restaurants
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
IHOP Restaurants has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so IHOP Restaurants is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cooking, going from raw to touching handles of pans and spatulas with out changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers with in server alley with some food debris on back side of handles. Observed operator cleaning back side of handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in men's room a crack in ceiling and some slight growing from possible water damage in urinal area
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in ladies room, broken cove molding/tile piece to left of handwashing sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying shelf in dish room, container with label from purchase still on container. Observed operator remove label and put into dish to rewash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed clogged toilet in men's room. Observed operator unclogging toilet. **Corrected On-Site**
32-23-5
67
Aug 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink by grill line with residual stains indicating being used as a dump sink. Operator educated and cleaned immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on door handle on fryer. Observed Operator removing immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flying insects in mop sink area and by bib soda boxes in side room where dry dishes are stored.
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed some standing water on floor around mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in back area in front of walk in cooler peeling and hanging, not easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed caulking next to mop sink not smooth and easily cleanable, lifting, and mold like substance on caulk
36-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed ceiling air vent in dish area dripping water from vent. No rain, sunny outside.
36-68-5
70
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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 sausage on grill. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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
61
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk batter (51 F - Cold Holding). Per operator batter had been on the counter prior to inspection for service. Provided operator with Time As A Public Health Control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish machine area.
36-22-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. At vent in mechanical room. Repeat from 06-07-2022 **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. On cooks line. Operator states plumber has been called.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot side faucet at mop sink leaking.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP Restaurants on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP Restaurants.
How does IHOP Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
IHOP Restaurants most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has IHOP Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP Restaurants have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP Restaurants 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 Restaurants inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP Restaurants is inspected around three times per year on average.
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