I Hop No 4701
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
58
Score
Public records show five inspections at I Hop No 4701 stretching back to 2023. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from five violations up to nine.
The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surfaces clean, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Middletown restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Food prep sink was observed to be draining slowly and/or leaking from drain and in poor repair. Plumbing systems to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor tiles on the cook line and in the ware washing area were observed to be missing and or cracked and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling above and around dishwashing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in upstairs storage area and walk in freezer have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gaskets for the 4 door stack reach-in cooler were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the areas underneath sinks, fanguards, walls and ware-washing area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Pooled water observed in the kitchen area and ware-washing area.
4-601.11(B)
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into the pre-rinse basin of the dishwashing area. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain in a proper manner.
5-403.12
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures underneath the prep sink do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (blueberries and other pancake toppings) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Various sinks throughout the establishment were observed to be draining slowly or leaking from drain and in poor repair (prep sink, 3-bay sink, and dishwashing hand sink). Sinks and other plumbing fixtures must be repaired and maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the service area was blocked by sanitizer bucket within the sink. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan guards in the service prep unit and the light cover within the dairy walk-in cooler, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency that prevents the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the areas underneath sinks and ware-washing area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Pooled water observed in the kitchen area and ware-washing area. Floors shall be mopped.
4-602.13
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into the pre-rinse basin of the dishwashing area. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures underneath the prep sink do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Floor tiles on the cook line and in the ware washing area were observed to be missing and or cracked and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
50
Oct 10, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Pooled water observed on the kitchen floor. Establishment shall clean and mop any pooled water observed on the floors.
4-602.13
95
Aug 1, 2023
Re-Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the prep station and 4 door refrigerator observed in poor repair. -Gaskets shall be repaired or replaced. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 08/04/23.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the areas underneath/behind all kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 10/31/23.
5-203.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors/walls in the kitchen prep area, ware-washing area, and floors in the walk-in cooler area observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. -Floors/walls shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 10/31/23.
6-501.11
82
Jul 25, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The prep station was observed held at 47-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Staff voluntarily disposed of TCS foods above 41 degrees F. during this inspection. -Service was contacted. Establishment shall not store TCS foods in the prep station until it is able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees F. or below. *Thermometers checked at 32F. during this inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets in the prep station and 4 door refrigerator were observed in poor repair. Gaskets shall be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the areas underneath sinks and ware-washing area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Pooled water observed in the kitchen area and ware-washing area. Floors shall be mopped. -The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Grease trap must be maintained and properly removed to prevent contamination.
5-402.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area, ware-washing area, and floors in the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Hop No 4701 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Hop No 4701 on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Hop No 4701?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at I Hop No 4701.
How does I Hop No 4701 compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
I Hop No 4701 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.
Has I Hop No 4701's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at I Hop No 4701 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around nine more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at I Hop No 4701 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is I Hop No 4701 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, I Hop No 4701 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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