IHOP 490
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at IHOP 490, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Calhoun sits at 82, putting IHOP 490 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler coldholding above 41F. (Shredded cheese 45, raw steak strips 44, liquid egg 44, butter 45, sliced tomatoes 46, ranch 47). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Not noted as corrected on site. CFSM discarded all TCS foods coldholding above 41F and prepped over four hours prior. All TCS foods found to be prepped less than four hours prior were relocated to freezers for rapid cooling. Walk in cooler will be serviced and rechecked by Health Department before being used to coldhold food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41Fin prep top cooler and reach in cooler at waitress service area (Ranch 45, sliced strawberries 46, ranch 48, cocktail sauce 47). CA: TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: All TCS foods were prepped day prior. CFSM discarded TCS foods. CFSM will have cooler unit serviced and will not use unit until serviced and rechecked by Health Department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed live roach in area between dishwash area and kitchen. CA: CFSM stated weekly pest control visits have been enacted. Facility is currently reviewing options but will monitor for increased pest activity.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in main kitchen missing or moved creating openings in ceiling. CA: CFSM will have tiles replaced or repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded cheese stored in reach-in cooler behind grill with a use-by date of 3/11 (inspection 3/13/25). Corrective Action: PIC discarded shredded cheese.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold held at 41 degrees or below. Observed sliced tomatoes (48F) and cut lettuce (54F) stored in prep top behind grill not stored at 41 or below. Ambient temperature of left side of prep top was 56F. Corrective Action: tomatoes were within time parameters and were taken to freezer to rapidly cool to 34F before placement back into prep top. Cut lettuce was not within time parameters and PIC discarded lettuce. Discussed having maintenance look into cooling issue with left side of prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roach along back wall in dish area. Corrective Action: pest control to come out next Wednesday (3/19) for weekly pest control application.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile in storage room near employee bathroom with heavy black accumulations. Corrective Action: maintenance to replace tile by 3/27/25. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/27/25 to verify ceiling tile is replaced.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches and other insects in back food storage room behind shelving. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed light coming through bottom right corner of back door. Corrective Action: maintenance to seal gap in door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
61
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at employee restroom. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee provided paper towels at employee restroom. Discussed restrooms always being stocked with paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food contact surfaces not cleaned to sight and touch. Observed interior of ice machine, ice scoop holders both at ice machine and at waitress station, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/23 to verify items have been cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food contact surfaces not cleaned to sight and touch. Multiple food containers stored as clean soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were taken to warewashing area to be properly washed. Discussed ensuring all food debris is removed from containers before being stored as clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door seals in disrepair. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have seal replaced. Discussed importance of seal to prevent pest entry. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to verify.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelving for storage of clean dishes soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed lining shelving with plastic liner to prevent from getting damaged. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to verify shelving has been cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed part where mixer attaches soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed ensuring all parts of the mixer are cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen needing to be replaced. Observed damaged ceiling at clean dish storage room across from employee restroom. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have ceiling tiles and ceiling replaced. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to verify ceiling tiles and ceiling have been replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed both live and dead roaches at ice machine and throughout kitchen. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, pest control to be contacted and increase visits until pest issue is resolved. Will perform informal inspection on 9/27 to check issue.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
58
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle phone with gloved hands and handle cooking utensils without changing gloves. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, discussed changing gloves after handling phone before engaging in food prep. Provided handouts.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food contact surfaces not cleaned to sight and touch. Observed interior of ice machine, ice scoop holder, and stand mixer bowl not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 490 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 490 on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 490?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP 490.
How does IHOP 490 compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
IHOP 490 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.
Has IHOP 490's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP 490 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP 490 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 490 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 490 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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