IHOP
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
IHOP has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average is 76, putting IHOP squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Bananas with stickers on peel stored with cut ready to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife magnet on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line bottom shelves soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee arrived to work, donned hair net but didn't was hands prior to putting gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, one fly in dish washing area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Food grade bug spray hanging on soda rack. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink without additional vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Toasters soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees on shift while inspecting the restaurant did not have proof of training. Kaylen, Tracey, Garcelle, and Briana.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. HVAC vents in kitchen are soiled with dust and debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls ready for use on rack in back of kitchen not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Touch screen computer screens and top of heating element on cook line soiled with debris. Under grilles on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter on time, expired at 9:43am, operator discarded at 10:10am **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line. Accumulation of grease dripping on shelving surrounding expo window.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women's bathroom
36-64-5
78
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in cocoa powder **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. By flat top and prep table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers still on them in cookline unit
08B-17-4
86
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. **Repeat Violation**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 44-52f cold holding. Rapid chill. Rechecked 38-40f cold holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 130f reheated to 177f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Blueberry compote dented on seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats at 53f placed out at 6:30am time is now 9:30am, placed in freezer for rapid chill. rechecked butter, 20f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on expo bar **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
IHOP most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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