IHOP 36-032
516 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954.725.6602
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. I. One live small flying insect resting on the wall in the kitchen, by the ware washing station. 2. One live small flying insect flying in the food prep area of the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added to mop sink faucet, observed black hose attached.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed hashbrowns in rehydrating in cartons spaced in close contact with each other and not separated with at least one inch apart.
Ceiling tile missing above cleaned utensil storage rack in dry storage area.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at establishment entrance. Observed condensation leaking from vent.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor around ice machine in mop sink area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed old food debris in gaps between tile where grout is missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in freezer door gasket.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bagged unwashed red onions stored on shelf above ready to portioned salsa, tartar sauce, and sour cream.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken floor tiles in prep area.
Interior wall of walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of aluminum food storage containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink basin.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1. Observed around condenser in walk in freezer. 2. Observed on bottom of single door reach in freezer in dry storage room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine in kitchen.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust, in the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls stored on cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area not inverted. Operator inverted.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at flip top reach in cooler next to fryers in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle between uses, in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe at hand sink by triple sink in warewashing area
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for IHOP. Plans on record are from previous owner. Observed no hand wash sink in main kitchen.
Oct 10, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for IHOP. Plans on record are from previous owner. Observed no hand wash sink in main kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1. Flip top at cookline in the kitchen. 2. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. 3. Reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen behind fryers, prep table, cookline, and cooling units.
Oct 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on his pants after hand washing. Reviewed hand washing with employee and employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty hat and continued working with food without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing with employee and employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. I. One live small flying insect resting on the wall in the kitchen, by the ware washing station. 2. One live small flying insect flying in the food prep area of the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Salmon (53F); sliced cheese (51F); deli ham (51F); sliced turkety (52F); smoked sausage (52F), and shredded cheese (51F) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Hollandaise 51°, prepared less than three hours ago, in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator placed in the freezer to quick chill. 2. Salmon (53F); sliced cheese (51F); deli ham (51F); sliced turkety (52F); smoked sausage (52F), and shredded cheese (51F) stored in the reach in cooler in the kitchen overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Portioned Butter in container at the front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue disposable towel in the handsink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file for IHOP. Plans on record are from previous owner. Observed no hand wash sink in main kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1. Flip top at cookline in the kitchen. 2. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. 3. Reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach in the mop sink. 2. Two dead roaches underneath shelving in dry storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Four damaged hood filters in the kitchen above the cookline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Donut holes stored uncovered in shelf in walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen behind fryers, prep table, cookline, and cooling units.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator states that hot line make table is not working and they are using TPHC procedures-no time mark on the following items - buttermilk pancake batter, chopped ham, diced tomatoes, cream cheese and cut tomatoes.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator states that hot line make table is not working and they are using TPHC procedures-no time mark on the following items held overnight in make table - buttermilk pancake batter, chopped ham, diced tomatoes, cream cheese and cut tomatoes.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used 3 compartment sink to rinse hands- instructed employee to use hand sink only - employee washed hands in hand sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. four door reach in cooler - portioned shredded cheese (50F - Cooling) 10:30am cooling since 730am recheck 20 mins 47F. Portioned Shredded cheese held in deep container - operator transferred to shallow pan and moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand towel in kitchen hand sink - operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from kitchen hand - operator provided towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed wet plastic containers to let dry.
Food stored on floor.walk in cooler - tub of pickles and a bag of onions - operator moved to shelf.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during inspection.
Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (sink surface 170/152ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (sink surface 700/1875ppm)
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