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IHOP 36-236

5129 HIGHWAY 90, Pace FL 32571 · 850-463-3176

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats142
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6701623
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 23 dead flying insects in the following areas: 22 in dining area and 1 in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed butter scoop in dipper well with water temperature of 129f.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed pancake batter 51f (less than 4 hours per employee), French toast batter 57f (less than 4 hours per employee) on cook line grill counter area.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed scoop used for butter stored in water at 128f.
Basic/10-07-4
Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed unwashed produce in walk-in cooler over ready to eat foods. Manager moved unwashed produce to below ready to eat foods during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed on server station line cold holding unit, bags of mixed fruit with cut melon at 47f, vanilla sauce 57f, individual butter portions 45f all with time stamp when placed on line of over 4 hours. Also observed whipped cream at 58f with no time stamp that employee stated was placed on line approximately the same time as the other items, over 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed omelette batter with temperature of 52f (removed from refrigeration approximately 15 minutes ago) and buttermilk batter at 61f (removed from refrigeration approximately 30 minutes ago) in kitchen area of establishment. Employee and manager moved items to cooler during inspection for cooling. Also observed on server station line cold holding unit, bags of mixed fruit with cut melon at 47f, vanilla sauce 57f, individual butter portions 45f all with time stamp when placed on line of over 4 hours. Also observed whipped cream at 58f with no time stamp that employee stated was placed on line approximately the same time as the other items, over 4 hours. Also observed bags of shredded cheese in same cold holding unit at 48f (less than 4 hours). Manager moved bags to colder holding unit for cooling).
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make line with deep grooves.
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 live flying insects in the following areas: 4 in dining area, 6 in kitchen area, 3 in dishwashing area, 1 in drink station area, and 1 in dry storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Observed 7 live flying insects in the following areas: 4 in the dishwashing area, 1 in kitchen area, and 2 dining area. Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Upon callback inspection, no live flying insects observed in establishment. Admin Complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 23 dead flying insects in the following areas: 22 in dining area and 1 in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Observed no dead flying insects at time of callback. Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Upon callback inspection, no dead flying insects observed in establishment. Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dishwashing area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Observed no dead roaches at time of callback. Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 15, 2023 · Upon callback inspection, no dead roaches observed in establishment. Admin Complaint
Aug 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 live flying insects in the following areas: 4 in dining area, 6 in kitchen area, 3 in dishwashing area, 1 in drink station area, and 1 in dry storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Observed 7 live flying insects in the following areas: 4 in the dishwashing area, 1 in kitchen area, and 2 dining area. Admin Complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 23 dead flying insects in the following areas: 22 in dining area and 1 in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Observed no dead flying insects at time of callback. Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dishwashing area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 11, 2023 · Observed no dead roaches at time of callback. Admin Complaint
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 live flying insects in the following areas: 4 in dining area, 6 in kitchen area, 3 in dishwashing area, 1 in drink station area, and 1 in dry storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 23 dead flying insects in the following areas: 22 in dining area and 1 in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by of trash and oil container. Operator removed trash and oil from in front of hand washing sink during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dishwashing area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in kitchen area. Did not observe flying insects land on any food or food contact surface.
High priority/35A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, observed container of raw breaded shrimp over ready to eat potatoes. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf beside dish area.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer on cook line
Basic/14-69-4

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.