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IHOP #36-212

30200 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-789-4467

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats168
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216656
Grade history
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding), operator moved to reach in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021035483Jun 29, 2021Sep 9, 2021$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Food containers x3 soiled stored with clean containers
Basic/24-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Batter containing raw eggs stored above potatoes, beef. Operator moved batter to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (44F - Cold Holding)second temperature 43F cold holding; sour cream (45F - Cold Holding)second temperature 39F cold hold; Plant Foods (45F - Cold Holding)second temperature 39F cold hold. Cooler had been open for stocking
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers stacked before dried in dish wash area. Operator removed containers to be rewashed and sanitized.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food that was removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon over diced ham in cups in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 4 shell eggs in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cookline: ham (50F - Cold Holding) second temperature 46F; cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) second temperature 41F; diced ham (48F - Cold Holding) second temperature 40F; shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) second temperature 40F; roast beef (48F - Cold Holding) second temperature 44F; cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) second temperature 41F Items were moved from walk cooler less than 4 hours ago. All food items in walk in cooler were at proper temperature. Operator moved food to walk in freezer for rapid chill. Cooler must be able to maintain food temperature at 41F or below. If unit is unable to, discontinue use of unit
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust on cookline above reach in coolers/freezers
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets sitting on table not inverted. Operator corrected
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Potatoes in box on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator relocated
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Butter in squeeze bottles on cookline
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 25, 2024Inspection 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding), operator moved to reach in freezer
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with dust over cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on sides of griddle Dust over heating element over service line
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef over donuts in freezer opposite stove - reviewed with manager
High priority/08A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - sausage at 98 F on grill under 1 hour - cook reheated to 169 F - discussed temperature monitoring of food
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dish washing area -manager recalibrated dispenser
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables (box of bananas) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cooked bacon) in walk in cooler - manager relocated food.
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.