IHOP

2951 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

IHOP appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; IHOP is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Nov 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 15, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was IHOP last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at IHOP on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at IHOP?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP.

How does IHOP compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

IHOP most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has IHOP's inspection record improved over time?

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

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