IHOP 36-218
408 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 8139602679
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around the waitress front line area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line.
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 8 boxes of rehydrated potatoes made yesterday 03/03/26 at 2:21pm, tempted this morning 03/04/26 at 10:38am temping:50, 51, 45, 46, 50, 46, 50, 52,(all stop saled)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 8 boxes of rehydrated potatoes made yesterday 03/03/26 at 2:21pm, tempted this morning 03/04/26 at 10:38am temping:50, 51, 45, 46, 50, 46, 50, 52,(all stop saled)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings being stored on the shelf with clean dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the stove.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in the clean dish rack. Manager began to remove.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line.
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish drying area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the microwave with grease.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the stove where the eggs are made.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed melted spatulas in the dish drying area.
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Manager was able to call the company to have someone come out and look at it. Manager set up three compartment sink and tested at 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish drying area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a sanitizer bucket at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the microwave with grease.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with dust build up in the dish washing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the stove where the eggs are made.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed melted spatulas in the dish drying area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two stained cutting boards on the cook line. Observed the interior of the reach in freezer being soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a drink pitcher in the handwashing sink near the cook line. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks above a flip top unit used to prep orders. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on the cook line. Manger removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle used to scoop cut melons touching the product. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the microwaves on the cook line being soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned microwaves.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the sanitizer bucket on the floor. Manger placed on the hook on the wall.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak from the pipes at the handwashing sink.
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shelled eggs and continue to cook on the line without washing hands in between. Discussed with manager proper handwashing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around the waitress front line area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a 1/2 container of raw waffle batter that was prepped on Sunday at 10:49 am, tempted at 45F on Monday at 9:30am the cook on the line couldn't give any information on the batter. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a 1/2 container of raw waffle batter that was prepped on Sunday at 10:49 am, tempted at 45F on Monday at 9:30am the cook on the line couldn't give any information on the batter. Stop sale issued. Observed butter temping at 59F. Manager stated that it was prepped earlier in the day and placed butter in the freezer to cool down. Re-tempted butter around 30 minutes later at 41 F.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped butter in a pan with no date marking both in the walk in cooler and in the cooler in the expo area.
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. Some employee training expired on 8/14/24
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like slime in the ice machine in the back prep area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed soiled dishes after going through the dish machine. Spoke to employee and he started re-washing dishes.
Stored food not covered. Observed open box of blueberries in the walk in cooler
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at ambient temperature of 60 F. Manager states the cooler stopped working at approximately 7am. Manager began moving all time/temperature control for food safety product to the walk in freezer and reach in cooler. Poultry (56F - Cold Holding); cooked ham (54F - Cold Holding); portioned cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (56F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at back preparation table exceeded 500ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer and retested at 100ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink. Manager advised employees that sink is used for hand washing only. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used to dispense Quaternary Ammonia for sanitizer buckets.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor beneath and behind all equipment on cooks line soiled with food debris.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink located in dish area used to fill buckets the Quaternary Ammonia.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located in rear of kitchen with a black substance in corners if inside flap and inside lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed dump sink with leaking faucet.
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.