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IHOP 36-185

990 SW ST LUCIE W BLVD #14, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 772.621.9000

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats98
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602782
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign had fell down, manager hung back up, Handwash sink in dish pit area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J.S 2019.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front counter / expo area.
Basic/36-03-4
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets needs cleaning in sand which cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker. Employee rehashed and removed sticker. Manager educated staff.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Box of Chicken in walk in freezer. Manager placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2nd temperature 179f reheating
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. Employee cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cooks.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where 2 tiles are missing under fryers.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 floor tiles under fryers.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb over fryers.
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Manager is aware and is calling company to obtain.
Basic/33-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé used to scoop cut strawberries.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear prep pans wet nesting in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No visible Handwash sign in ladies bathroom. Sign was covered by bathroom check sheet. Manager relocated check sheet.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline have build up of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados not washed prior to cutting. Stickers still on avocados in prep table pan.
Basic/08B-39-4
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 45F, cookline roll top cooler. Condenser unit covered with block of ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both microwaves on cookline soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 new employee hired last week, does not have agreement signed, and has not been trained.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Soda stored on top of milk in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign had fell down, manager hung back up, Handwash sink in dish pit area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat foods.
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.