IHOP 4428
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
67
Score
IHOP 4428 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which IHOP 4428's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed old food residue remaining on food contact surface of several plates store under grill in cook area and on utensils and silverware in dish washing area of main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC had employees remove and reclean items.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black residue inside ice machine on lid in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Employee cleaned ice machine lid
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: The PIC could only provide one signed employee health policy CA: PIC must provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Must be corrected in 10 days
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stacks of plastic containers on drying rack in storage room stacked wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensil shall be air-dried. Must be corrected within 10 days
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of standing water/residue throughout main kitchen on floors in between and under broken tiles. Observed white caulking material hanging from hood filters above flat grill, residue on shelf holding printer above flat grill and residue on heat lamp above shelf holding foods ready for service to customers. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of residue accumulation
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed old food residue remaining on food contact surface of several plates and bowls stored as clean on shelf under grill in grill prep area. Observed residue on food contact surface of several lids and containers stored as clean in dish storage room. Observed several pouring containers used for coffee stored as clean with black/brown clumps of food residue inside the containers on dish drying rack in dish area. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC had employees remove and reclean items.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed residue inside, on lid of ice machine in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS:PIC had employee clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stacks of plastic containers on drying rack in dish area and in dish storage room stacked wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensil shall be air-dried. COS: PIC had employee unstack for proper air flow.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following containers of foods stored uncovered in the grill prep area: 2 containers of hams and 2 containers of liquid egg in in reach in cooler; onion rings and chick tenders in reach in freezer, pancake batter in prep top cooler; diced onions, roast beef, and sausage in reach in cooler. CA: Foods must be stored covered COS:PIC covered foods
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin in front service with black residue buildup. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained clean and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Concentration at 0ppm. CA: A chlorine solution shall have a minnimum concentration based the recommendations of the manufacturer or as stated by code.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors in front service area constructed allowing standing water in cracks/crevices in middle of floor. Observed standing water in dry storage area corners. CA: Floors shall kept clean and shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several uncovered foods in reach in cooler in main kitchen. CA: Foods must be stored covered. COS:PIC covered foods
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP 4428 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP 4428 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP 4428?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at IHOP 4428.
How does IHOP 4428 compare to other restaurants in Douglasville?
IHOP 4428 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglasville average of 86.
Has IHOP 4428's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP 4428 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP 4428 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 4428 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP 4428 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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