IHOP
2112 N FLAMINGO ROAD, Pembroke Pines FL 33028 · 954-618-6300
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects around soda nozzles in expo station -2 flying insects under drain board in dishwasher area. Employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023040472 | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2019018375 | Apr 5, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black, mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee's opened bottle of water, stored inside reach in freezer at cook line. Operator removed.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining dry storage shelf inside dry storage room. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3rd. Attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized shell eggs, then grabbed two slices of bread, lettuces and tomatoes, using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Live, small flying insects found -3 flying insects around soda nozzles in expo station -2 flying insects under drain board in dishwasher area. Employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler- raw shell eggs over liquid pasteurized eggs. Employee place raw shell eggs on lower shelf.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Cook line- per employee eggs held less than 4 hours. Observed container of eggs stored in low ice, employee ice bath container and placed inside lower cooler for a quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Expo station-; butter (48F - Cold Holding); portioned sour cream (49F - Cold Holding). Per an aged food held less than 4 hours. Observed food stored above the rim line. Employee removed food out of temperature and placed inside lower cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line- used glove inside sink, employee removed.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Clean equipment storage shelf, coiled container among clean containers, employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Expo station, employee glasses and car keys stored next to grit bowls. -Preparation area- cell phone and charger on shelf next to food scale in rear kitchen. All items removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer - entrance door doesn't closed properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Substantial build up of ice in all parts of Walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two compartments freezer- one bottle of water. Employee removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting one banana without washing it first.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Employee failed to use sanitizer test strips when setting up quaternary sanitizer test buckets.
Equipment in poor repair. Victory fridge in service area, broken handle..
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cook line-Soiled cooking spatula on top of cardboard, employee placed inside dishwasher machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sets of knives and fork in service area, manager stored properly
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), observed empty gallon of sanitizer, manager connected full gallon, made new sanitizer solution, quaternary at 200 ppm.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized raw shell eggs, then grabbed two clean plates to set customers orders, using same gloves. After instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork links (92F - Hot Holding), per manager food hot held less than one hour, observed tray under grill shelf, employee moved to grill tap and reheated to 170F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands on prep sink, after instructed employee moved to hand wash sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed labels on expo station with yesterday's date. Employee removed and changed for today's date.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -4 compartments reach in cooler -Two compartments freezer-
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to single service utensils, manager removed and stored under prep table.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Piles of metal containers stacked wet, above triple sink rack, employee removed from piles to allow air dry.
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), after instructed, employee primed sanitizer button, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 9 flying insects above triple sink, landing on clean containers outside of kitchen area. -Observed 7 flying insects around dishwasher machine, in front of kitchen area. -4 flying insects on chemicals shelf, next to washer machine, in front of kitchen. -observed 5 flying insects behind empty racks next to triple sink. Outside of kitchen. Manager started to get rid of flying insects, cleaning affected areas.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line employee
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Inside WIC, corridor and under shelves -expo station, under equipment -cook line, under refrigerators, stove and grills
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.