IHOP #36-238
3250 HODGES BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904-240-0180
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016057310 | Dec 14, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed in ware washing area 2 flying insects.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in server expo line Whipped butter packets (54F - Cold Holding). Butter packets filled to the top of pan, butter packets below 42F and below. Manager removed excess packets and placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on sheet pan next to grill Hash browns (105F-110F - Hot Holding). Manager will place cooked hash browns on sheet pan on Time As A Public Health Control. Manager completed Time As A Public Health Control during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with two hoses connected without back flow devices on either end.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed area around ceiling air vents dusty.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing rubber bracelets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment on cook line soiled with grease.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in ware washing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in ware washing area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs on cook line. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on either end of splitter.
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. Observed some employee food training not available.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles on cook line soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen Dusty.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in ware washing area in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong on handle of stand alone cooler located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull pants up with gloved hands then proceeded to engage in food preparation. Spoke with employee and removed gloves and washed hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops on service line stored in water at 129F. Employee will remove and store properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hash browns on large pan at 80F. Manager voluntarily discarded.
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. Observed some employee food training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint and without beard guard.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open case of to go trays stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados in reach in cooler on cook line with stickers still on them.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in office area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled located on cook line. Employee started to clean during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents near ware washing soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and /or in disrepair floor tiles on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda bag on floor located near office. Manager removed and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled on service line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in back room cracked near dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with card board boxes. Employee removed boxes during inspection.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in handicap stall of women's room. Manager was able to place a small cup of soap for the handicap stall.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly and placed label on spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station on service line soiled behind nozzles.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on whipped butter held at room temperature. Butter does have time marked on pan. Inspector provided copy of time control sheet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly and placed label on spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents in warehouse washing area dusty.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table in prep area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on service line soiled on the interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gasket soiled. Observed fan at the end of cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed label on pan on clean storage rack in back room. Manager removed label from pan and placed to wash properly.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach near door of walk in cooler. Manager discarded from premises.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on service line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach Cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near mop sink area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute.
Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed Cardboard used to line food-contact surface of container in walk-in cooler containing. Manager removed and discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board on the reach in cooler located on cook line deeply grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
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.