Ihop

Unit C, East Providence, RI 02914

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Ihop has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader East Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as liquid egg was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods mushrooms and salmon in the 4-door stack refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors under the ice machine have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

May 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: Air gap was absent from the ice machine. Air gap must be installed

5-202.13

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.

2-301.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Frozen sausage patties were thawing in non-running water.

3-501.13

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Sink in the back was lacking signage

6-301.14

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food container bottom was in contact with lettuce and tomatoes. The lettuce and tomatoes were disposed of on site

3-307.11

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

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-402.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Under shelving and equipment was observed with dirt and debris.

6-501.114

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ihop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ihop on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ihop?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ihop.

How does Ihop compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Ihop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Ihop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ihop have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

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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