IHOP #36-235
2850 RIDGE WAY, Lake Wales FL 33859 · 863-221-3727
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 45F in walk-in cooler. Temperature taken again at 8:04 am. 42F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over dish machine area
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat sauces and pico in walk in cooler. Operator removed unwashed strawberries from over ready to food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish cart blocking hand wash sink in dish pit and operator removed cart.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine Operator has a work order in for dish machine. Three compartment sink currently the use for cleaning dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the cook line at the make table between the resting panel of the door employee cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on soda mix in dry storage. Operator removed from backpack.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line Operator provided cooks with hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraints then washed hands and returned to work.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator removed standing water. No leaks observed just splash back.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser back panel for the lemonade on the server line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Faucet handle stripped at hand washing sink by the prep area. Maintenance order shown.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
LED Light not functioning. Walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer and waffle machines on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 45F in walk-in cooler. Temperature taken again at 8:04 am. 42F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator brought paper towels to the hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. I'm dining room by kitchen entrance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Monster drink in reach in freezer next to food. Employee removed monster drink from out of reach in freezer.
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.