IHOP

8950 E Mountain View Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at IHOP, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

IHOP's latest score of 100 sits above the Scottsdale average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed yellow residue build up on back wall near waffle machines. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees move ice bucket from floor to metal countertop in servers' station next to ice cream scooping area and clean plate and utensil storage. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC instructed employees to sanitize metal countertop during inspection to correct

4-602.11(A-D)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employees repeatedly rinse wiping cloths and pour beverage containers down hand washing sink in servers' station. Please ensure handwashing sinks are only used for washing hands. Person in charge (PIC) will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing

5-205.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed deeply-cracked floor tiles underneath deep fryers. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable, especially in high-splash areas. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-201.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Light bulbs were observed to be missing from ceiling in main cook line area. Please ensure overhead lighting is adequate in all stations were foods are handled and stored

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 Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

IHOP most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Scottsdale average of 95.

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 four times per year on average.

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