IHOP Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2024, IHOP Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting IHOP Restaurant on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HELD FOODS (SEE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS) KEPT > 41F. CA: COLD HELD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. COS - ITEMS MOVED TO WALK - IN - COOLER (WIC) OR THROWN OUT.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES ON DISH RACKS TACKED WET. LET DISHES FULLY DRY OR USE PYRAMID STACKING.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: FRP WALL PANEL HAS HOLE UNDER RINSING STATION IN DISH. FLOOR IN DISH IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING/LIFTING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN
78
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMP DISHWASHER. COS - PIC ORDERED TEST STRIPS
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: FRP WALL PANEL HAS HOLE UNDER RINSING STATION IN DISH. MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACON THAT WAS JUST COOKED PLACED IN SHALLOW METAL PAN TIGHTLY COVERED AND PLACED IN COOLER. COS - PAN UNCOVERED TO PROPERLY COOL
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DUMPSTER DOORS LEFT OPEN AFTER USE. CLOSE TO PREVENT PESTS.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
78
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods above 41°F inside rear desert prep top cooler and prep top cooler at front. See starred items in temperature observations. CA: All TCS foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below. COS: Food items determined over 4 hours out of temperature discarded by PIC (Person in Charge). Other TCS items relocated to WIC (Walk in Cooler) to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels stocked at front handwashing sink and rear (next to reach in cooler) handwashing sink. CA: Ensure all handwashing sinks are stocked with drying provisions at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Desert prep top and prep top cooler mentioned above unable to maintain 41°F or below. Do not use mentioned coolers to store TCS foods until units are repaired and able to maintain 41°F or below. Send invoice of repairs to Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
74
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed butter and tarter sauce in staging area attempting to use TPHC (Time as Public Health Control) above 41°F. Also observed raw bacon, eggwash, roasted garlic butter stored inside reach-in-cooler II above 41°F. CA: All TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food items must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS: Items mentioned discarded by PIC (Person-in-Charge).
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster doors left open after use. Close to prevent pest harborages.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: FRP wall panel in poor repair below rinsing station.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Inspection report posted behind counter and not approachable within 1 foot. Post the most current inspection report in public view within 15' from front door and between 5-7' from floor and approachable within 1'.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in WIF (Walk in Freezer) and evidence of ice on food product. Defrost needed.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Salad bar and Reach-in-Cooler II unable to hold product at 41°F and below. Do not use to sure TCS foods until repaired. Send invoice of repairs to Oconee Health Department.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP Restaurant on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at IHOP Restaurant.
How does IHOP Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Athens?
IHOP Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has IHOP Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at IHOP Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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