IHOP 36-177
3150 S ORLANDO DR, Sanford FL 32773 · 407688-0899
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. - 0 ppm. Chemical bucket empty. Operator changed chemical bucket, primed sanitizer, ran machine three more times. Final reading less than 10ppm.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles over prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - pancake cooler
Jul 23, 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - batter on counter at cookline. Provided blanks via email
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pancake cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in prep area
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. - Salmon
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter baffles - counter below steam well - cooler door opening and top inside of reach-in cooler
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw Philly meat over cooked breaded chicken at cookline. Manager moved
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in ware wash station and cook line
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. - salmon observed in walk in.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors soiled below fryers
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler left
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOK LINE RIGHT - ham (46F - Cold Holding); - raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); - Mac and cheese (44F - Cold Holding); - steak tips (47F - Cold Holding); - sausage (47F - Cold Holding) - ham (47F - Cold Holding); - pot roast (47F - Cold Holding) All items held overnight per Chef.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded faucet out back
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - blanch cooking bacon. Stage 1 label missing the word "RAW". Stage 2 label shows final cook temp greater than 140f
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - tanks out back, one not secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical tiles over cook line and ware wash station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents/ceiling tiles in customer area - vent over exposed station
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee scooping ice wearing bracelets
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at entrance of dry storage
Plumbing system in disrepair. - men's room toilet leaks water when flushed
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - observed at expo station water temp 132f
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. COOK LINE RIGHT - ham (46F - Cold Holding); - raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); - Mac and cheese (44F - Cold Holding); - steak tips (47F - Cold Holding); - sausage (47F - Cold Holding) - ham (47F - Cold Holding); - pot roast (47F - Cold Holding) All items held overnight per Chef.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - threaded faucet out back
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - blanch cooking bacon. Stage 1 label missing the word "RAW". Stage 2 label shows final cook temp greater than 140f
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - tanks out back, one not secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical tiles over cook line and ware wash station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents/ceiling tiles in customer area - vent over exposed station
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee scooping ice wearing bracelets
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at entrance of dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair. - men's room toilet leaks water when flushed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cook line cooler right
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - employees bikes stored against food prep table. Employee moved.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The hot water hose at the mop sink needs a vacuum breaker
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter at the ice machine service required 6/23
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen
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. Salmon in the front cooler
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket ripped on small make cooler -gasket traulsen cooler ripped
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cooks line under the fryer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -tile broken at the entrance to the kitchen from the service alley -in the dish area with trapped standing water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves on the line under the flat top grill
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the dish area leaking faucet
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork sausage 125° hot hold operator returned to the grill Recommend cooking smaller batches
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several tiles have been replaced with acoustical tiles that are not easily cleanable
Drain cover(s) missing. At the prep sink in the back
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to the walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the prep area a syrup bottle has spilled under some paper goods stored
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the dish area broken tile and low grout levels are difficult to keep clean
Food stored on floor. In the freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice at the unit and the floor
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak on the drain line to the dish pre scrap sink
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.