IHOP
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
95
Score
IHOP has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
Compared to the broader Phoenix restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing station closest to the walk in cooler draining slowly. Person in charge states they will get it fixed as soon as possible. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times
5-205.15(B)
95
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed can of aerosol pesticide in office. Reviewed approved pest control methods with the person in charge (PIC). All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed employee crack shelled eggs with gloves and continue cooking and preparing ready-to-eat foods without washing their hands and changing gloves between tasks. Discussed when to wash procedures and utilizing sher-mitts when handling raw animal foods with the cook and person in charge (PIC). Discussed hand washing requirements after contamination occurs with the PIC. Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. The employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: There is an accumulation of trash and debris beneath the shelves in the dry storage room. There is also a heavy accumulation of trash, debris, old foods scraps and food soils beneath and behind various pieces of cooking and refrigeraion equipment on the cook line
6-501.12
95
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed cook crack raw shelled eggs, grab raw steak, and hamburger patties with gloved hands, then start to continue preparing ready-to-eat foods without washing their hands between tasks. Discussed when to wash procedures and utilizing sher-mitts when handling raw animal foods with the cook and person in charge
2-301.14
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- Observed buttermilk pancake batter (contains eggs), and hydrated hash browns left out at room temperature without time as a control sticker on the containers. The person in charge stated the items were removed from cold holding approximately 3 hours prior to the inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped with remaining hour at time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -- The ambient temperature of the low-profile reach-in drawer under grill measured between 47°F-50°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. All TCS items were removed from the unit at the time of inspection. The establishment has sufficient capacity to continue operating until repairs are completed
4-301.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: -- Observed walk-in refrigerator door unable to stay tightly shut. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
4-501.11
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was IHOP last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
IHOP most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.
Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at IHOP have averaged around one violation 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 three times per year on average.
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