IHOP
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, IHOP has nine inspections in the public record. IHOP was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting IHOP squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw Philly meat over cooked breaded chicken at cookline. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors soiled below fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler left
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in ware wash station and cook line
36-37-5
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. - salmon observed in walk in.
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOK LINE RIGHT - ham (46F - Cold Holding); - raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); - Mac and cheese (44F - Cold Holding); - steak tips (47F - Cold Holding); - sausage (47F - Cold Holding) - ham (47F - Cold Holding); - pot roast (47F - Cold Holding) All items held overnight per Chef. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded faucet out back **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - observed at expo station water temp 132f **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - blanch cooking bacon. Stage 1 label missing the word "RAW". Stage 2 label shows final cook temp greater than 140f **Warning**
03C-89-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - tanks out back, one not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical tiles over cook line and ware wash station **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents/ceiling tiles in customer area - vent over exposed station **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee scooping ice wearing bracelets **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at entrance of dry storage **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - men's room toilet leaks water when flushed **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler right **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - employees bikes stored against food prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-03-5
26
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The hot water hose at the mop sink needs a vacuum breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter at the ice machine service required 6/23
29-28-4
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. Salmon in the front cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket ripped on small make cooler -gasket traulsen cooler ripped
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cooks line under the fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -tile broken at the entrance to the kitchen from the service alley -in the dish area with trapped standing water
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves on the line under the flat top grill
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the dish area leaking faucet
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen
36-37-5
52
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork sausage 125° hot hold operator returned to the grill Recommend cooking smaller batches
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several tiles have been replaced with acoustical tiles that are not easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the prep sink in the back
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to the walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the prep area a syrup bottle has spilled under some paper goods stored
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the dish area broken tile and low grout levels are difficult to keep clean
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice at the unit and the floor
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak on the drain line to the dish pre scrap sink
29-11-4
58
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
61
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket at the traulsen cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - broken tile at the ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dirty hand sink at the front line -dirty gaskets at the line make cooler -grease build up between the grills and lower shelf - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
IHOP most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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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