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IHOP #36-240

1120 WEST ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Apopka FL 32712 · 407-565-2388

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats179
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5814778
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 1 strip on cooks line -2 dead flies 1 strip at dish pit with approx 10+ dead flies on strip 1 strip over over prep table with 3 to 4 dead flies Manager removed strips
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 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 priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 1 strip on cooks line -2 dead flies 1 strip at dish pit with approx 10+ dead flies on strip 1 strip over over prep table with 3 to 4 dead flies Manager removed strips
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, 4 broken eggs in pan with in use shell eggs
High priority/01B-14-4/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer not working correctly, inspector thermometer at 32f, operator calibrator between 35f and 36f
Intermediate/05-06-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-cooler, floor under cooking equipment soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor in walk-in-cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled Exterior of hot well soiled Exterior of coolers on line soiled Floor fan on line soiled Pass through window - cook side has heavy grease buildup Exterior of pancake batter machine is soiled Air curtain at entrance to walk-in-cooler has heavy food debris Shelving holding clean plates on cooks line is soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior or coolers/freezer soiled on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind table top fryers soiled Wall in prep area soiled Wall soiled between juice and tea maker at wait station
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen constantly leaks hot water
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Few cracked pans on clean shelves
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, Vents in kitchen on line soiled Vents by dish machine soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, back corner on floor
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents to ice machine soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled on line under cooking equipment Walk-in-cooler floor soiled Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment Wall behind flat tops heavily soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled on line under cooking equipment Walk-in-cooler floor soiled Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on clean rack - some cracked
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers on line soiled Exterior of garbage cans on line soiled with food debris Hand sinks soiled Waffle makers soiled Exterior of table top fryers soiled Exterior of unit holding grits and gravy soiled Exterior of egg station end of cooks line heavily soiled Gaskets to coolers on line soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers on cooks line soiled with food debris Interior of egg station soiled Interior of freezer soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Coolers on cooks line have food debris
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cooks line
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment Wall behind flat tops heavily soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Several cracked shell eggs in egg station on cooks line, employee discarded and placed with new pan
High priority/01B-14-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 6, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Several cracked shell eggs in egg station on cooks line, employee discarded and placed with new pan
High priority/01B-14-4/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in back prep area
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under refrigeration units Under cooking equipment Walk-in-cooler floor soiled Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers on line soiled Trays under table top fryers on cooks line heavily soiled with food and grease debris Exterior of hot holding unit holding gravy and grits soiled Waffle makers heavily soiled Under toaster soiled with old food debris Gaskets to cold holding units soiled Shelves soiled in dry storage Shelves on cooks line holding clean plates soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on line across from flat top soiled Coolers end of cooks line soiled Shelves in coolers have food debris in several units
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in kitchen out of order
Basic/33-31-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment soiled with grease and food debris Wall behind fryers soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Machine tested 0 ppm, primed machine and ran twice, sanitizer tested 50 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on line heavy cut marks
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under freezer and make station heavily soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken to container in walk-in-cooler
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both Microwaves on cooks line soiled with food debris
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue Floor fan in kitchen heavily soiled Shelving holding microwaves on line soiled Table holding gravy and grits on line soiled Exterior of coolers on cooks line soiled Hand sinks throughout kitchen soiled Exterior of microwaves soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small Freezer on line soiled with food debris Upright freezer end of cooks line soiled with food debris
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall end of cooks line soiled Wall behind all cooking equipment soiled Wall behind fryers soiled
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing in back dining room
Basic/36-36-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut board on cooks line has cut marks
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave cooks line soiled
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue floor fan on cooks line heavily soiled Lids to liquid butter on line soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves on coolers cooks like have food build up Interior of cooler soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers pass through window not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind right flat top on cooks line Wall dusty soiled above Left microwave on cooks line Wall soiled end of cooks line - entrance to kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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