IHOP

4501 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, IHOP has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

IHOP's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two large containers inside upright unit on main cook line stacked on top of each other. Per sticker time blanched bacon at 6:34am. Time of inspection is at 10:50am. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Internal temperature of blanched bacon on bottom container was at 70*F, confirmed by PIC. Blanched bacon needed to be at 41*F within 4 hour which would be 10:34am today. PIC had employee discard improperly cooled blanched bacon. ======TCS food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less

3-501.14

Equipment not durable or properly constructed

Inspector notes: Observed main reach in sandwich unit on main cook line with several layers of black and blue duct tape holding up interior metal of sandwich unit. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =====Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use

4-201.11

Oct 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed inside upright refrigerator on backup line with open container of raw shelled eggs directly stored above open precooked sausages; tortillas; and open pasteurized liquid egg bag. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved raw eggs to second lower shelf away from ready to eat foods listed

3-302.11(A1-2)

Jul 3, 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 employee grab raw shelled eggs and crack on pans. With contaminated gloved hands employee proceeded in assembling and directly working with open food orders and clean food plates. Notified Person In Charge (PIC) PIC directed employee to take off contaminated gloves and wash hands appropriately. =====Employee not washing hands between working with raw food and RTE food. Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands

2-301.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple clean ceramic coffee cups with liquid red/black/green food debris; black/white organic matter and insect parts. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee re-wash and sanitize clean/dirty cups. ====Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

4-601.11(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed main walk in unit with min/max thermometer at 47.9*-50*F ambient temperature. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will place order to correct issues with main walk in unit

4-301.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed light bulb out on main cook line area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor

6-303.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was IHOP last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

IHOP most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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 four times per year on average.

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