IHOP 36-197
805 S COLLINS ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-754-7400
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor on cook line by dish area. Manager eradicated 1 live roach in gap of cove molding and wall on cook line by range.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021047917 | Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At mop sink, cook line and left entrance to kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and dish area causing standing water and food debris to accumulate
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on electrical lines of warmers in expo window
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager reprinted machine and retested at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink to sanitize with Quaternary Ammonium at 200ppm
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee don on gloves then touched glasses and continued handling spatula on cook line
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. Butter packs on server station, manager time marked
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At mop sink, cook line and left entrance to kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and dish area causing standing water and food debris to accumulate
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on electrical lines of warmers in expo window
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For sink n surface sanitizer
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brandon Woody current manager on duty no Certified manager certification. States has been manager since October 2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave on cooks line Racks soiled on upright cooler on cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents on cooks line heavy dust
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle on cooks line in disrepair Ice build up in reach in freezer
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above flat top cooking station electrical hose soiled with grease
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager place gloves and begin cooking on cooks line with no handwashing.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw beef over shredded cheese and cut onions and peppers, manager moved items
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad cooler cold holding cut tomatoes 47, cut lettuce 44, shredded cheddar 45 Whipped butter prepped 2/13 at 7am sitting out above reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Servers station sour cream 82 sitting out from walk in cooler at 7:30am (advised to add time as public health control for sour cream) Salad cooler cold holding cut tomatoes 47, cut lettuce 44, shredded cheddar 45 in reach in cooler from previous day - stop sale issued Cooks line cut tomatoes 67 sitting above reach in cooler line prepped at 7am, manager placed in another cooler for rapid cool
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Whipped butter prepped 2/13 at 7am
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For sink n surface sanitizer
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brandon Woody current manager on duty no Certified manager certification. States has been manager since October 2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave on cooks line Racks soiled on upright cooler on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In women's restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In grapes at salad cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents on cooks line heavy dust
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. U Spoons on servers station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over chest freezer on cooks line Manager placed drinks in bin
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle on cooks line in disrepair Ice build up in reach in freezer
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout cooks line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to shake mixer water temperature 67
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above flat top cooking station electrical hose soiled with grease
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at servers station Single service lids on floor in storage
Oct 1, 2025□ 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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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On cook line leading to dish area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cook line equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water and debris on cook line and dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers have accumulated debris Under cook line equipment soiled with accumulated debris and grease
Sep 29, 2025Warning 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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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. Machine running and Tested at 0ppm. Instructed operator that all previously run dishes need to be manually sanitized in three compartment sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor on cook line by dish area. Manager eradicated 1 live roach in gap of cove molding and wall on cook line by range.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On cook line leading to dish area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed milk shake flagged stored inverted with water droplets still on inside of glasses.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cook line equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and standing water and debris on cook line and dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers have accumulated debris Under cook line equipment soiled with accumulated debris and grease
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in expo, server station.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout, broken and loose tiles throughout kitchen and dish area causing water and food debris to accumulate
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observe 4 live flies in dish area walls.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in expo, server station.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout, broken and loose tiles throughout kitchen and dish area causing water and food debris to accumulate
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance under dish area walls
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator stated they had 2 transferred employees at location and they did not have reporting agreement. Employees read and signed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in server/expo station
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by mop sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt in reach in cooler in server station. Manager removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by fan and walk-in freezer around door frame.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in make line cooler. Manager discarded
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. By omelette make line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager remade and tested at 50ppm.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 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. All certificates expired and had photocopies
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by dish area
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on back wall
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine in server area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.