IHOP #36-191
8800 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 954-618-6300
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. Marinara cups in walk in cooler. Manager tossed cups during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (127-133F - Hot Holding) On flat top. Manager states items were just made. Advised to reheat to 165f and hot hold at 135f
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer reading 39f. Inspector thermometer reading ambient 53f
May 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links (127-133F - Hot Holding) On flat top. Manager states items were just made. Advised to reheat to 165f and hot hold at 135f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs ambient (53F - Cold Holding) In cooler for 1 hour. Advised to move to rapid chill items
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer reading 39f. Inspector thermometer reading ambient 53f
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. From counter hand sink dispenser needs batteries
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. Ambient 53
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer soiled
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Aluminum foils placed stored in grease soiled cardboard box on cooks line. Advised to discard box. Manager threw away box
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filter on ice machine dated 2/9/22
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled Gas stove has top has grease/ old food debris
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ground beef in small make table cooler. Chicken was moved
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler. 3 eggs with broken shells. Manager discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas stove top has old food debris
Jan 2, 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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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Manager educated employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham in portioned cups above chill line. Reading 46f. Advices to rapid chill. Rechecked and now reading 38f
Light not functioning. 1 bulb burned out on hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on wire rack
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 128f. Advised manager to reheat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer on cook line is soiled
Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Manager stated all items in cooler were stored overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Turkey 47f. Raw Burger patties 46f Steak strips 46f. Pancake batter 48f All items are cold holding in cooler overnight. Manager threw away items.
Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat broccoli in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on wire rack
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 128f. Advised manager to reheat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer on cook line is soiled
Walk-in cooler/shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. Marinara cups in walk in cooler. Manager tossed cups during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown potatoes -50F cold holding, Sliced Ham-41-54F cold holding, Smoked sausage 41-54F cold holding Items in cooler were above the chill line. Educated manager and advised to rapid chill items. Manager stated cooler was stocked 1.5 hours ago.
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
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 walk in cooler. Manager added slits to packaging.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cooks line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water reading 128F. Employee replaced water, now reading 150F.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Advised manager to remake bucket.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in well in standing water at 127°. Manager adjusted temperature and replaced with clean water. Now reading 179°
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager has a backflow preventer in office, but has been unable to remove hose due to corrosion
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink not shutting off next to rear door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper mix
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.