IHOP #36-145
18860 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157 · 305.233.3267
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed individually packaged butter (51F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added water to rapidly cool.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); cheese (45 F - Cold Holding); milk (50 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the coffee station and at the cook line. As per manager less than 2 hour. Manager took milk to walk in cooler. Also observed sausage (49 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); salmon (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager delivery came and left the door open for about 1 hour.
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. Observed reach in cooler ambient thermometer at the server alley was at 50F. And also observed reach in cooler at the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler thermometer was at 45F..
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Aug 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); cheese (45 F - Cold Holding); milk (50 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler at the coffee station and at the cook line. As per manager less than 2 hour. Manager took milk to walk in cooler. Also observed sausage (49 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); salmon (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the walk in cooler. As per manager delivery came and left the door open for about 1 hour.
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. Observed reach in cooler ambient thermometer at the server alley was at 50°F. And also observed reach in cooler at the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler thermometer was at 45°F..
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream inside reach in freezer not covered.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 128° F. Manager changed the water. It reached 158°F.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 20 units of salmon no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48 fF - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler by the server alley. As per Manager less than 2 hours. Manager removed the milk and placed the milk inside the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. Observed reach in cooler ambient thermometer at the server alley was at 50°F.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 20 units of salmon no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on shelves near ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the water for the ice scream scooper at 125F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two sanitizing buckets stored on prep table located in the back near ice machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker for both bibs for the split at the mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling panels, one damage and the other out of place inside the dry storage room.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a male cook without a bear restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on shelves near ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles located near the hand wash sink by the coffee station.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout on the tiles located in the back area, kitchen area and front line area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall at the hand station near coffee station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the door frame of the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler soiled, located across of the cook line.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at wait station area where ice cream is prepared and where is ice held not smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed sever wearing a watch and bracelet while engaging in food service. Employee removed watch and bracelets during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers under prep table at preparation area wet nesting. Manager took containers to ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located at front counter. Manager had employee remove ice buildup during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid to dumpster during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall next to soda machine soiled with debris at server area. Employee cleaned wall during inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at wait station area where ice cream is prepared and where is ice held not smooth and easily cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging in food handling, running food to a table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers under preparation table wet nesting located at preparation area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed an anger unable to provide previous inspection upon request. Manager was able to retrieve previous inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall underneath preparation table soiled with grease debris located at preparation area across from walk in cooler door Wall next to soda machine soiled with debris at server area.
Jul 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server came from dining area and started scooping butter without washing her hands first. Manager explained the server about the handwashing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. jack cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (55F - Cold Holding);roasted tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); American cheese (50.5F - Cold Holding); hash browns (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding); turkey bacon (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); tomato soup (46F - Cold Holding). As per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee placed all the items in ice bath immediately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green scouring pad in handwashing sink located next to mop sink. Item was moved out.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand sink located in front of ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in server area made of porous material.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vent and ceiling tile in kitchen area.
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. Observed in use lowboy reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 54 F and vertical reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 45 F, all located inside the kitchen, in front of the cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee fruit salad inside reach in cooler not segregated from the food that will be sold to the public. Manager removed fruit salad immediately.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees handling food wearing jewelry ( bracelets, wristwatches ).
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in prep area not wearing hair restraint. Manager coached employee and employee put hair restraint on.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked food plastic container at the prep area. Manager discarded it.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed at time of inspection lid to dumpster was open manager closed lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of old debris on lowboy reach in cooler located in front of the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Beef pot roast thawing at room temperature of 80 F at the prep area. Employee was coached and opened the cold running water.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook cleaning his hands with wiping cloth then continued to engage with food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves prior to. Coached manager on proper hand washing techniques.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler beneath the microwave at cook line pot roast (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (50,F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 3 hours, manager instructed employee to add ice in the containers to rapidly cool down food products. Employee added ice to containers on site. At front line observed butter (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for about 3 hours, employee added ice to the container to rapidly cool.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy accumulation of grease and old food debris underneath the cooking and preparation equipment at cook line area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walking freezer observed a case of fries stored on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in water at 78F, manager discarded water to keep ice scoop dry.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, located above the reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at kitchen entrance.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. During the inspection in the walk in cooler observed raw beef patties stored over ham.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw shell eggs over butter, observed in the reach in cooler across from the stove in the cook line raw beef patties over ham. Manager removed raw beef patties and placed them under the ready to eat items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed individually packaged butter (51F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 4 hours, employee added water to rapidly cool.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use spoon stored in standing water at 76 F less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed it on site.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler location by the kitchen entrance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee soda cup stored in the reach in cooler located across from the stove, manager removed item on site.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled, reach in cooler location by the kitchen entrance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler across from the stove in the cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed moshed thawing under hot running water.
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