IHOP

35 Riverbend Dr, Rome, GA 30161

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at IHOP, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

IHOP's latest score is in line with the Rome average of 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed water accumulation on the bottom of a cooler on the main service line and a wiping cloth being used to absorb the excess moisture. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the cooler serviced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of used cooking oil/ grease on the ground next to the grease storage receptacle in the dumpster area. CA: Waste storage receptacles and the surrounding areas must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the area cleaned and ensure that the cooking oil/ grease receptacle does not contain leaks. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles on the main service line and dish area. CA: Physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the missing floor tiles replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed blanched (heated) bacon cooled down in walk in cooler over 6 hours at 56 degrees F at 10 am) CA: Discussed cooling process for blanched bacon and monitoring temperatures during cooling with pic and proper cold holding with pic. COS: pic discarded bacon and will re-train employees

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sausage links for burritos in pan at 70 degrees F. beside grill. CA: discussed sausage temperature with pic. COS: pic discarded sausage

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in back of walk in freezer, several reach in coolers in main kitchen with torn gaskets and fryer not working. CA: Discussed torn gaskets, removing/replacing fryer and ice buildup with pic. COS: PIC has emailed maintenance about torn gaskets and ice buildup will be addressed and re-checked by health dept. Fryer is to be removed and/or replaced within 24 hours.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: observed ceiling tiles with mold in dish area. CA: Discussed mold with pic. COS: pic will have ceiling tiles replaced, and water dripping issues will be addressed.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed water dripping from AC vents onto prep top cooler surface and onto top of microwave and steam table, in dish room (tile with black/pink mold) and throughout the facility including in the dining room. CA: Discussed water drippage above food prep areas and steam table with pic. COS: pic removed food from steam table and will use double boilers and stove top for hot holding, no prepping food at cooler, and cups removed from on top of microwave until repaired properly and re-checked by health dept. CA:

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live roach bugs in extra container and linen room. CA: PIC has elevated pest control concerns to upper management. PIC will increase frequency of pest control and treat for roaches with pest control company. Once a new pest control plan has been established PIC will contact the Health Department.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was IHOP last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at IHOP?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP.

How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Rome?

IHOP most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rome average of 84.

Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at IHOP 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 inspected?

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

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