IHOP Restaurant

1320 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for IHOP Restaurant. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for IHOP Restaurant dates to Feb 23, 2024.

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

The pattern that stands out is “certification by accredited program”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Philadelphia average 72, so IHOP Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2024

Reinspection

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

View 3 violations

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. ServSafe observed. Receipts from the Health Dept observed.

46.101

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - No Garbage grinder observed (work Order observed) - Inoperable refrigerators were observed in the kitchen area. - Door that covers the ice machine mechanics is missing. - Cold prep refrigerator observed not working in cooking area. - Coffee machine observed with a leak. - Under counter refrigerator not holding temperature. - Caulking around the hood system observed in poor repair.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General floor cleaning needed on the stairs and outside the walk in Freezer. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Dec 22, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: Condiments was held between 47 and 52, whip cream temped at 46, and butter temped at 52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. Sanitarian advised that items be moved to the walk in cooler. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

Food separated & protected

Inspector notes: Food observed in reach in refrigerator not being covered. New Violation.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The person observed with a ServSafe Certificate and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. *Food safety certificate application was sent via email.

46.101

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Grease accumulations observed on the outer surfaces of cooking equipment. - Food debris observed on the shelves upper and lower. - Tea dispenser observed not working properly. - Cold holding unit housing condiments temped at between 46 - 52 degrees New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: -Pipe observed leaking at the handwashing station in the front of the kitchen prep. New Violation.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: -1 out of six stalls in the women's restroom is broken. -Both urinals in the men's restroom observed broken. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: -Cords, wires and pipes penetrating walls or ceilings not properly sealed. -Ceiling tiles observed missing by the freezer and back prep area. New Violation.

46.921

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: -Lights were observed burnt out in in the ventilation hood and ware wash room. -Lights outside of walk in are not shielded from breakage. -No Light observed in the reach in refrigerator. -Reach in refrigerator observed broken and is being used for storage. -Insufficient lighting observed in the cooking area. New Violation.

46.943

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Frequently Asked Questions

When was IHOP Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at IHOP Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at IHOP Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “certification by accredited program” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at IHOP Restaurant.

Has IHOP Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at IHOP Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at IHOP Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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