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IHOP# 36-152

27240 BAY LANDING DR, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239-949-4340

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats138
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605071
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
MAR 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler and chemical storage area.
Basic/36-03-4
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler and chemical storage area.
Basic/36-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in back of kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Operator changed supply bucket, primed machine to 50 ppm. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heated dipper well by the juice machine measured 122F. Operator discontinued use of well and sent utensils to dish area for cleaning and sanitizing properly.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated mold-like substance on the exterior of the walk-in cooler in the chemical storage area.
Basic/36-27-5
Nov 20, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk-in freezer door exterior has mold-like build-up.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Teaspoon was inside basin of the handwashing sink in the server alley, indicating use for other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Accumulation of debris upper interior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of ice machine in poor repair with duct tape making it no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/14-11-5
Wall soiled with accumulated mold-like buildup behind the chemical storage shelving.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Primed chemical and ran dish machine four cycles until proper ppm was achieved. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of lime deposits and food debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room near office, observed 7 cans pumpkin pie mix heavily dented at seams.
High priority/01B-01-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under dishwashing machine.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment. Repeat 4/11/2023, 12/20/2022.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning in walk-in freezer.
Basic/36-62-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage room. Repeat 4/11/2023, 12/20/2022.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Over pass through window in server side heavy accumulation of dust and debris. Repeat 4/11/2023, 12/20/2022.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.