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IHOP #36-225

7344 WEST COLONIAL DRIVE, Orlando FL 32818 · 407-578-5060

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats202
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813706
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety cheese that is reduced oxygen packaged is beyond 30 calendar days of its packaging. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-31-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine under dispenser heads and upper area of juice dispenser.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 at mop sink area.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water will not turn off at prep area handsink
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
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Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By prep area handsink.
Basic/33-06-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mopsink area.
Basic/42-01-4/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 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. Tested zero ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hash browns cooling covered in walk in cooler. Not following procedures for rehydrating in cartons.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink machine under dispenser heads and upper area of juice dispenser.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 at mop sink area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lids.
Basic/33-16-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water will not turn off at prep area handsink
Basic/29-08-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By prep area handsink.
Basic/33-06-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mopsink area.
Basic/42-01-4
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in coolers and shelving on cook line soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On coolers throughout cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent heavily soiled with dust in hallway next to walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooked removed watch during inspection.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Employee removed boxes of chicken nuggets and tenders from walk in freezer floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In between equipment on cook lines heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish shelves in ware washing area.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers in front of flattop and range.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee turned containers face down on shelf in dry storage.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets soiled in stand up reach in cooler closest to the walk in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink next to walk in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee removed personal food from shelf with restaurant food in reach in cooler next to office.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer around pipes.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs stored in between microwave and shelf.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes in ware washing area.
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid during inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler next to desert cooler.
Basic/14-33-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee turned signal service containers face down in storage area.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought dirty dishes to dish area and proceeded to serve a table beverages. Manager educated staff and she washed her hands.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum is manual shut off.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance, located in dish area. Manager wrote the name window cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom of reach in cooler located on the cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados in reach in cooler with stickers.
Basic/08B-39-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo container lids located at expo area. Staff turned them over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Couch
Basic/33-30-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-02-5
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Pooled eggs, shelled eggs on cook line. Added markers.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexon plastic container.
Basic/14-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 129F dipperwell. Manager turned up temp.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment on cook line, ides of fryer and reach in cooler. Shelves throughout establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both freeer and cooler on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on cook line.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Manager discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in units. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Units on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety cheese that is reduced oxygen packaged is beyond 30 calendar days of its packaging. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-31-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (120F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Staff will reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. Staff dated milk.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in reach in cooler on cook line. Educated manager.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment near dish area
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower parts of prep tables
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cold holding units on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife block soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand sink 93F max temperature.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/38-07-4

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.