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IHOP 36-159

7693 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Orlando FL 32809 · 407-854-8839

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats153
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5810073
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
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. Pancake batter located on the cook line. Management added the time marking.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (110F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. Management discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dish dollies
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leaking in the kitchen. Management says leaking from AC condensation.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on the counter of cook line. Management removed bottle.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on the cook line. Shelves on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticks ears on them, located in make table on the cook line.
Basic/08B-39-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 3 buckets stored next to clean equipment. Staff moved the s.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.dish area
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Aug 3, 2026 · Time Extended
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Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 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. 0ppm 2 cycles ran.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Pancake batter located on the cook line. Management added the time marking.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (110F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. Management discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dish dollies
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Leaking in the kitchen. Management says leaking from AC condensation.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on the counter of cook line. Management removed bottle.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on the cook line. Shelves on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticks ears on them, located in make table on the cook line.
Basic/08B-39-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 3 buckets stored next to clean equipment. Staff moved the s.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.dish area
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dish-person handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Moved the dirty dishes and went back to cutting tomatoes without removing the gloves or washing the hands. Educated management.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
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. Make line cooler items. Management added markers.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Be
Basic/40-06-5/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 69F. Dipper well with ice cream scoop.
Basic/10-07-4/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados cut with stickers. Management removed stickers from remaining food.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
handle missing at plumbing fixture. In employee restroom cold handle has no water.
Basic/29-09-4/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dish-person handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Moved the dirty dishes and went back to cutting tomatoes without removing the gloves or washing the hands. Educated management.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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. Make line cooler items. Management added markers.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Be
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 69F. Dipper well with ice cream scoop.
Basic/10-07-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados cut with stickers. Management removed stickers from remaining food.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
handle missing at plumbing fixture. In employee restroom cold handle has no water.
Basic/29-09-4
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned it over.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. Manager turned on the side.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter in back kitchen next to clean utensils. Manager removed and placed in double bucket on the floor.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cook line across from flattop grill.
Basic/29-49-6/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Women's restroom. Has 2 sinks one water doesn't work.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned it over.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. Manager turned on the side.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter in back kitchen next to clean utensils. Manager removed and placed in double bucket on the floor.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cook line across from flattop grill.
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipper well 180F dirty water on front counter. Staff changed water.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 eggs on cook line in pan with others.
High priority/01B-14-4
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. Shelled eggs held on counter on the cook line. Cook added time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker installed improperly at the splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer in back kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside restrooms for employees. And on cook line Manager added paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in drywall storage area.
Basic/36-32-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in storage on rack in dish-room. Staff turned over plates.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on make table at cook line. Manager discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Lid to ice cream freezer is broken.
Basic/14-11-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer on the cook line. Shelves under the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on the cookline.
Basic/22-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Oven in the back kitchen. Manager states it doesn't work and it's being removed, no use.
Basic/33-31-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed melons, tomatoes and other produce over cut strawberries and melons in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet and sprayer located next to dishwasher.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 6, 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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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. make table cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of waffle iron old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line above microwave.
Basic/36-27-5
Oct 2, 2023Inspection 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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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. In reach in cooler by by soda machine. Beef @67F more than 4 hours. Turkey @67F for more than 4 hours. Ham @ 66F more than 4 hours. Hollandaise Sauce @67F more than 4 hours Bacon jam @67F more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make line by soda machine. Beef @67F more than 4 hours. Turkey @67F for more than 4 hours. Ham @ 66F more than 4 hours. Hollandaise Sauce @67F more than 4 hours Bacon jam @67F more than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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. Make line by soda machine not holding temperature. Operator discarded all tcs food. Do not use make line for tcs food until repaired.
Basic/14-74-7
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Back dish area and by back door.
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish shelves behind dishes on grills.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pull out drawers on make line kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. One of the faucets in men's room does not turn on.
Basic/27-14-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce and tomatoes over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Kitchen and cook line.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink at server station.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both make table attached cutting boards on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. One above dish machine.
Basic/36-62-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Dish machine near the handicap restroom.
Basic/33-31-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.