IHOP #36-209
10050 CALLE COMERCIO, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 561-208-1603
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects on shelves at dishwashing area. Observed 5 small flying insect in dry storage away from kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed cook remove gloves and turn on cold water faucet only to wash hands. Operator explained to employee proper hand washing with hot and cold water.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour operator placed ice pack in cheese not portion or prepared today Observed in cook line reach in pooled eggs (44F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature one hour operator placed in ice bath
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to ice machine. Operator removed water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm. Operator primed machine, retesting at 100ppm.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic storage containers wet nesting at triple sink storage rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in hallway on exterior side of walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on office floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 50 ppm at front breakfast bar. Operator discarded solution.
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over fully cooked turkey bacon in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner not labeled on car in front expo area. Operator labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches found inside water heater room. Operator discarded roaches.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of egg preparation cooler. Operator removed item.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath chemical storage racks near CO2 machine.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine stored on shelf above prep table by walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns (68F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line for less than 1 hour. Chef moved items to reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. A/C condensation dripping on food prep table across from walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink near cook line and warewashing area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan provided for butter chips held on expo line for 4 hours. Emailed form to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on shelf above warewashing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Various plastic and metal pans wet nesting on clean dish rack near back prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris underneath kitchen equipment.
Utensils in poor condition. Heavily melted spatula stored on shelf above dish storage rack in back prep area. Operator discarded.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the dishwasher rinse station, there is no vacuum breaker on the splitter.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns (54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. As per manager, hash browns were rehydrated with hot water the previous night, more tan 6 hours.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns (54F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. As per manager, hash browns were rehydrated with hot water the previous night, more than 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47-53F - Cold Holding) on cook line. As per manager, item was on cook line approximately one hour, brought from walk in cooler. Item was not prepped or portioned today. Manager added bag of ice to rapid chill the the product. Ham was 38F approximately 1 hour later.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using handing washing sink to fill up containers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on work stations, employee removed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting at dish area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocados with label on stored on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Throughout cook line.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook dried hands on pants and proceeded to plate an egg biscuit.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. After using a wiping cloth to clean the cutting board, the cook changed gloves and grabbed a sliced of bread without removing gloves or washing hands first. Cooked washed hands and put new gloves on.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects on shelves at dishwashing area. Observed 5 small flying insect in dry storage away from kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef hamburger over the waffles mix in the reach in cooler. Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hollandaise sauce 103F, sauce gravy 103F on the cook line at not temperature control. Operator will time mark products. Provided document and time marked 10-2pm - corrected on site.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illness with PIC.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in the water heater area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Standing water behind walk in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Pine apples stored above liquid eggs in the walk in cooler.
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach In cooler- Shredded Cheese 50-55F- cold holding, Beef: 50-55F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- cooler in defrost mode - food out of temperature for 1.5 hours.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers on at cookline- not washed before prep - operator removed to be washed properly.
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