IHOP Restaurant

981 Cassville-White Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at IHOP Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which IHOP Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods in several different cooler units that were improperly cold holding above 41F (see temp log). CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of at least 41F or lower. COS: Food was out of temp for less than 4 hours and was moved to rapidly cool. Discussed ensuring food is at temp when stocked on the prep top cooler, keeping prep top lids down when not in use, not overfilling pans and keeping lids on pans.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed several ceiling vents in the kitchen area with significant dust accumulations on the vent and the surrounding ceiling. Observed fan blowing toward the kitchen that was also heavily soiled with dust build up. CA: Vents shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods in prep top and RIC improperly cold holding above 41 degrees F. CA: Discussed with PIC, liquid egg white was moved to WIC to rapidly cool. Prep top lid was closed to allow diced tomato and diced ham to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed ice bin and drink nozzles in waitress station not cleaned a frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have employees clean areas each night

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets reading 0ppm while in use. Tested sanitizer dispenser with PIC and did not get a reading. CA: PIC will contact Ecolab to adjust concentration and line. Facility will use chlorine based sanitizer from dish machine for buckets until quat dispenser is working porperly.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cups in kitchen not stored properly. CA: Discussed with PIC that all employee drinks in kitchen nee to be in a single service cup with lid and straw and located to prevent contamination. PIC moved drinks to office

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was IHOP Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at IHOP Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. 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 two times, more than any other issue at IHOP Restaurant.

How does IHOP Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

IHOP Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.

Has IHOP Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP Restaurant have averaged around one violation 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.

How often is IHOP Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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