IHOP 36-239
40489 US HIGHWAY 19 NORTH, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-947-4012
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 16 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. In drop in cooler on cook line next- hollandaise (44F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding), all portioned in soufflé cups, pans overfilled. Operator moved over filled portions to freezer. recheck -hollandaise 33F, cheese sauce 33F
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In reach in cooler on cook line across from flat top grill
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line- 2 door cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put came from back room, put gloves on and began cooking, no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler on cook line next- hollandaise (44F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding), all portioned in soufflé cups, pans overfilled. Operator moved over filled portions to freezer. recheck -hollandaise 33F, cheese sauce 33F
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Date of birth missing on some of the certificates. Operator added date of birth on the employee certificates.
Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator flipped over the clean plates.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the fans.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator CHOKING FIRST AID PROCEDURES. Operator printed out CHOKING FIRST AID PROCEDURES and posted it.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator printed out last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with rust, mold-like substance. In the reach in cooler on the right side of the server station area. The cabinet under the ice cream prep area, has food debris.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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One raw shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Operator discarded cracked egg. Stop sale not warranted.
Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher observed drying food containers with paper towels after being ran through dish machine. Discussed with employee to let them air dry
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line, employee restocked paper towels
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line and 2 blue cutting boards.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with employee and manager
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Kitchen area in between cooler and prep table on cook like.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Pineapple over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved pineapple.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of equipment on cook line
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