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IHOP 36-180

11710 MORRIS BRIDGE RD, Temple Terrace FL 33637 · 8139830125

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats174
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915737
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around cookline, landing on cutting board and exterior of bread bag.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Missing for three compartment sink but they have them for the dish machine. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles by the cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles by the walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan, shelves and door frame.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Time Extended
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stove top being soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 13, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing machine testing at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan and spatula in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Discussed that sink should only be used for handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time as a public health for certain items but was unable to show paperwork at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles by the cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles by the walk in freezer.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan, shelves and door frame.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the stove top being soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed the butter in the server area that manager stated was held with time with no time mark. Manager asked employee to time mark. Employee time marked butter.
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. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on top of the flip top unit. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager stated that they have a work ticket in for it.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored over ready to eat Mac and cheese and sauces. Manager corrected storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles with bug spray in them. Manager removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the dining room area. Observed dust build up on the ceiling tiles in the kitchen on the cook line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up around the cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed food debris build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed a mold like substance on the gaskets of the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw foods not separated from ready to eat. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat chicken and mac and cheese. Manager corrected storage for all items.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in the bottom of the reach in coolers and freezers near the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the dining area and in the kitchen near the cook line. Observed a black mold like substance on the ceiling vents in the prep area.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold-like substance on the outside frame of the walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around cookline, landing on cutting board and exterior of bread bag.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Observed 1 live fly in dish area flying around, discussed eradication and pest control with operator. Time Extended
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat donut holes in the walk in freezer. Manager changed the storage and placed donut holes above raw beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Observed raw chicken stored over milk in walk in cooler Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top unit in disrepair. Manager stated and showed proof of work ticket and stated someone should be out to repair later today
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · make line cooler still in disrepair Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 gallons of vinegar stored on the floor in back prep area. Manager removed, sanitized bottles and placed them in a storage container
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · observed gallon of vinegar on floor again. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease on the side of the flattop on cook line. Observed stovetop with food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Utensils in poor condition. Observed a spatula in the egg making station that has melted.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around cookline, landing on cutting board and exterior of bread bag.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat donut holes in the walk in freezer. Manager changed the storage and placed donut holes above raw beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at (65Fcold holding); cherry tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding) and sliced cheese at 55f. Manager placed item in to a reach in freezer and walk in cooler. Re-tempted 30 minutes later shredded cheese at (43F cold holding); cherry tomatoes (43 F - Cold Holding) and sliced cheese at 37f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top unit in disrepair. Manager stated and showed proof of work ticket and stated someone should be out to repair later today
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 gallons of vinegar stored on the floor in back prep area. Manager removed, sanitized bottles and placed them in a storage container
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the pipes in the walk in freezer. Manager removed ice.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease on the side of the flattop on cook line. Observed stovetop with food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a leaking HWS in the kitchen next to cookline. Manager was able to fix sink.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed an open box of chocolate chips stored in the walk in cooler. Manager closed box.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat turkey. Manager corrected and stored above tomatoes.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Utensils in poor condition. Observed a spatula in the egg making station that has melted.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed french toast batter stored in make table next to strawberry topping. Manager removed batter and laced inside cooler away from RTE food to avoid cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook cracking shelled eggs without changing gloves afterwards.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on inside flap of ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's drink located on dish drying rack next to clean dishes.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor behind equipment on cook-line.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed recycling dumpster drain plug missing.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stainless steel wall behind hand sink in kitchen soiled. Observed food debris between equipment. Observed gaskets on Reach in Coolers in kitchen soiled with black substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom shelf of RIC located in kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4

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.