IHOP #36-216
111 S OREGON AVE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407 688 8300
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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FEB 25
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door handle -shelves below cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 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 2x, 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer solution, retested 0ppm
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -round plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator separated
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer floor underneath racks
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple plastic containers on storage rack
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door handle -shelves below cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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. -pancake batter, whipped butter
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -"Basic American Foods" hash browns 46-50F rehydrated and cooled in walk-in cooler from 7/13/2025 at 2:54pm, operator stated that they were allowed to sit out for 4 hours prior to being placed under refrigeration, this is in direct contradiction to the manufacturer's instructions. Operator discarded.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Mimi, Kathe, and Denise
Bathroom facility not clean. -both men's and women's bathroom mirrors soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple tiles on cookline
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 127F in service area, operator changed water, rechecked 170F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave on shelf above reach-in cooler in cookline
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. -on wall behind waffle irons
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -individually wrapped raw chicken fried steak portions stored over fries in reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched pants with gloved hands then failed to change them
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pasteurized liquid eggs 59F, per employee stored on cookline less than 1 hour, operator returned to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage links 122-138F, per operator stored on wire rack in stainless steel pan on top of flat top grill less than 2 hours, operator removed rack to eliminate gap between pan and flat top grill to reheat sausage
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -sausage gravy, grits, and hollandaise sauce, operator completed written plan
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while cooking
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 stored above raw beef on rack in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized rack
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -grilled chicken portions 50-63F, per operator stored in top of reach-in cooler less than 4 hours, operator relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage links 118-125F, per operator stored on wire rack above flat top grill less than 1 hour, operator placed on flat top grill to reheat, retested 190-193F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -missing 3 vacuum breakers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator cleaned
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing food, employee removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -corner of lid on ground beef container broken off, operator replaced lid
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handle in contact with cut melons, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves underneath flat top grill have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors -mop sink soiled
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -syrup nozzles in bucket
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in storage area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -both microwaves on cook line soiled
Open dumpster lid. -closed by operator
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe located in water heater area. Operator has hot water. Operator states leak appeared after recent replacement of water filtration system. Plumber was called during inspection.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hws at cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles over cookline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on shelf in dishwashing area, operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator reorganized
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop in fruit salad, operator removed
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -in walkin cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink at entrance to cookline
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