Ihop Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
The IHOP Restaurant located at 11473 Tara Blvd in Lovejoy, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on November 12, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 70, with one critical and two major violations noted. Previous inspections for this facility have generally been low-risk.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Nov 12, 2025 Inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no food allergen awareness training document onsite. Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of interior of microwaves near the service line and main kitchen stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Observed bulk ice machine with pink residue on food contact surface. Advised PIC that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of the interior portion of the microwaves near the cookline and service area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grits at steam well below 135F under 4hours. Advised PIC Hot Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Had PIC reheat grits to 165F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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