IHOP Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited IHOP Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2024. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Georgia average 88, so IHOP Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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.
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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)
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)
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)
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Apr 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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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. 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)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of multiple plates stored on shelving underneath grill stored as clean with food splatter and residue. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces, including plates shall be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Dishwasher removed plates from shelving underneath grill and wash, rinsed, and sanitized through the mechanical dishwasher.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of interior of microwaves stored as clean with old food debris and residue. 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 ice machine panel and interior portion of the microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of shelving on storage racks that hold clean utensils and interior portion of the reach in cooler. Advised PIC that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of shelving and the interior of the reach in cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
86
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During time of inspection, observed food employee obtain fallen to-go container from the floor and proceeded to handle food when donning gloves. Advised PIC that food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food and before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. COS: Food employee removed gloves and washed hands at the designated handwash sink.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of the interior portion of the microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Also observed food contact surfaces of the ice machine panel stored as clean with pink mold-like substance. Advised PIC 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 ice machine panel and interior portion of the microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed expired bodily fluid kit at facility during time of inspection. Advised PIC that A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Advised PIC to obtain an unexpired bodily fluid kit. Provided PIC with vomit/fecal procedures.
511-6-1.03(6)
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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 Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at IHOP Restaurant.
Has IHOP Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at IHOP Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, IHOP Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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