IHOP 36-043
427 N ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 3862538319
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
APR 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 dropping upstairs in dry storage on floor near air conditioning equipment, employee cleaned up during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026009804 | Nov 5, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 | $400 |
| 4--2025067545 | Sep 12, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Employee touched stack of sliced cheese with bare hand. Advised to use gloves. -employee touched hash browns with bare hands, reaching into bulk container from cooler/storage
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -mixer for milkshake on wall, manager stated they are cleaned morning and night shift. Advised to have backups to send food contact mixer be warewashed while remaining equipment available for operations.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -server portioning food out front
Floor tiles in disrepair. -various locations in the back, manager stated due for floor remodeling
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -area around floor drain at end of cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall/door frame. -base of frame near entryway by mixer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -expo line
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Dishwasher
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -server
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -sheila, expired 2/2026
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -rags, scrubby stored inside hand sink at end of cookline
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hot water shut off at hand sink at entrance to cookline
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -upstairs
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -some damaged floor tiles near dish machine/3 compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid to pancake batter at end of cookline
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -near back door
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - above dish machine
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - steps to upstairs storage area soiled
Nov 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. - tested 0ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 25 on the floor in upstairs storage area where A-Frame roof meets floor, adjacent to boxes of bulk ceiling tiles, other maintenance related supplies.; area is not separated from storage area around corner containing single use articles/single service articles/some packaged food in dry storage. -manager had employee clean up affected area during inspection, no other evidence of vermin contamination observed. -manager supplied commercial pest control reports with ongoing service treatment since prior inspection.
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. - cooler across from flat grill: French toast batter (55F); pancake batter (47-52F); waffle batter (48-50F); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); longer than 4 hours, 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. - whipped butter -batter on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at end of cook line
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - by bag in box soda in upstairs area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - above dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below shelving
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - steps to upstairs storage area soiled
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - water softener bagged salt
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - upstairs storage shelves
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - upstairs storage area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cooler across from flat grill
Sep 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dining area at entrance
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -advised to have account holder log into myfloridalicense and print license certificate.
Equipment in poor repair. -broken lid to plastic container used for pouring batter. Advised that damaged ridges create a surface that is not easily cleanable and may cause a physical hazard after continuous ware washing. -Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface of components inside the ice machine -gaskets inside walk in cooler causing significant ice build up
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -upstairs
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -utility lines on cook line equipment
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -vent leading to upstairs
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cookline equipment
Sep 12, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 dropping upstairs in dry storage on floor near air conditioning equipment, employee cleaned up during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dining area at entrance
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -advised to have account holder log into myfloridalicense and print license certificate.
Dead rodent present stuck to trap. -1 dead rodent stuck to glue trap in upstairs storage area under shelving containing packaged food/single service.. Employee removed and began cleaning area surrounding -operator called for immediate assistance from professional pest control
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -lexans stacked while wet
Equipment in poor repair. -broken lid to plastic container used for pouring batter. Advised that damaged ridges create a surface that is not easily cleanable and may cause a physical hazard after continuous ware washing. -Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface of components inside the ice machine -gaskets inside walk in cooler causing significant ice build up
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -upstairs
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -upstairs
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -utility lines on cook line equipment
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -vent leading to upstairs
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cookline equipment
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. -inside walk in
Spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -behind shelf above 3 compartment sink
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored above ham inside walk in cooler
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -brianna
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dust build up inside vent at prep area
Equipment in poor repair. -air conditioning/ventilation equipment upstairs
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -storage area up top
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of fryer oil
Grease around grease receptacle.
Interior of ice machine/bin components with rust that has pitted the surface -screw on right side of interior of ice machine bin
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cheese sauce held on TPHC without time marked
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. -white cheddar cheese sauce
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. -hole inside lid to plastic container for pancake batter at end of cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door, bottom threshold
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -around equipment on back line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving upstairs
Screening/vent is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Flammables stored/debris present in front of electrical boxes. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled pan.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -upstairs exit door
Fly sticky tape hanging over food preparation area. -fly paper over area by prep table with sugar. Advised to install device that will contain insects for sanitary disposal.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of beverage machine
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink on cook line
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -under dish machine
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -pancake batter, french toast mix
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter made prior day (51-54F - Cold Holding); french toast mix (50F - Cold Holding); crepes (43-48F - Cold Holding)
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. -melted butter on cook line, advised to use 4 hour time as public health control using time mark
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -dishwashers/any employees not covered under safestaff. -advised manager to look into hiring packet to check if already implemented
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Container lid in poor condition. -batter station, lid used for pouring with braks/holes in plastic lid
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored under dripping water/condensation line. -inside walk in cooler, bags of shredded cheese. Manager added lid and stated looking into drip
In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -end of cookline
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.