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IHOP #36-220

16025 US HWY 441, Eustis FL 32726 · 352-589-6070

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats129
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508609
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator cracked eggs, grabbed food from reach in cooler and proceeded to continue cooking without handwashing.
High priority/12A-27-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back dry storage area. Ceiling tiles in the dining room water mark.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line Floor by prep sink and mixer. Floor under three compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.operator cleaned. Walk in cooler shelves soiled..
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine"
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bake cake mix. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle makers. Dicer soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in wait station. Vents in dish area. Ceiling tile In back dry storage area.
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door by chemical storage area.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled... Floor in prep area. Floor behind ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets,next to fryer. Exterior stove at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior next to fryer. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fry area. Wall in prep area. Wall by dish washer.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Waffle Iron soiled Dicer soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled Floor by mixer Floor by ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line soiled. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 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. 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary 400+++ operator added water. Operator added water.Recheck 200ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled Waffle Iron soiled Dicer soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled Floor by mixer Floor by ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line soiled. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line soiled. Reach in across from cook line Operator cleaned
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - waffle iron - mixer head
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors throughout the entire kitchen area. - under all equipment in kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. - 3 light fixtures in kitchen area.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen. - dishwasher trays
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers on cooks line.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - degreaser stored over wrapped straws in chemical room.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front line hand sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment on cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cooks line
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - 121° at expo. Operator turned up temperature
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -silverware stored in dish area.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 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
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head
Intermediate/22-02-4
Soiled floors -dish area - cooks line
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on cold holding units on cooks line
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles in disrepair. - cooks line
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Soap bucket stored next condiments on service line. (COS)
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - mixer head
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. 1 new hire
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. - - chemical storage area
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. - door hinge on cooks line freezer. - door Gasket on Traulsen reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cooks line
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Soiled floors. - cooks line - dish area
Basic/36-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/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.