IHOP
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
IHOP has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Food stored covered” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Macon average 91, so IHOP is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: EHS observed a CFSM not being posted. EHS questioned PIC about the certificate. PIC stated that another manager has one but they do not have the paperwork. CA-PIC needs to make sure at least one employee obtains a CFSM and that it is posted for public viewing and that it is in good standing.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: EHS observed items in the reach in freezer uncovered such as the sausage patties and chicken tenders. CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are covering all food items in the cold holding units
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: EHS observed a bag of onions on the floor by the storage room. CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are not directly storing food on the floor. Items should be atleast 6 inches off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: EHS observed several items in the Reach in cooler not covered such as the waffle batter, bacon, and chicken tenders. CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are covering all food items in the cold holding units
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed the the microwave by the grill needed to be cleaned. There was stains on the window of the microwave. CA-PIC needs to make sure that the microwave is being cleaned routinely to reduce stains and food debris from appearing.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EHS observed a jacket laying next to where the container of jam is stored. In the kitchen by the walk in cooler there was a rack of bread and a employee jacket was laying on top of the bread. CA-PIC needs to create a designated area for employees and make sure that personal items are separated from items that is used for the restaurant.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
May 22, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed waffle batter, frozen chicken tenders & garlic bread, sliced ham and raw turkey bacon stored uncovered in REF and reach in freezers across from grills in main kitchen area. (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC placed covers on all food. This was COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EHS observed a male employee washing dish with facial hair longer than half an inch. EHS also observed servers prepping/making milk shakes in servers station. (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Informed PIC to ensure that any hair longer than half an inch must be restrained when doing any task that involves any thing being served to the customers/public. This must be corrected by 05/22/24
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: EHS observed plates stored cleaned near dish pit area with food contact surface facing upwards. Some top plates were wrapped with plastic wrap but the others weren't (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (ii) Covered or inverted. Informed PIC to wrap or invert plates. This must be corrected by 05/23/24
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: EHS observed several broken containers in lids being used to store or cover food (food in prep top cooler, pancake batter in REF, raw bacon in REF under prep top cooler, and containers stored clean on wire shelving for drying) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Informed PIC to toss all lids, and containers with broken off pieces and cracks. PIC replaced all containers and lids that were broken with food. This was COS.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed food debris on bottom of low boy and one-door reach in freezer across from grill in main kitchen. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Informed PIC to have bottoms of REF cleaned and ensure they are kept cleaned at a frequency to avoid buildup. This was corrected by 05/24/24
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed broken floor tile in dish pit area near dish washer. (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Informed PIC to have floor tile repaired or replaced. This must be corrected by 05/27/24.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed ice buildup and food debris on floor in WIF. (5) Maintenance and Operation (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Informed PIC to have floors cleaned. This must be corrected by 05/24/24
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at IHOP?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at IHOP.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Macon?
IHOP most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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