IHOP #36-244
3322 WEST US HIGHWAY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 386.269.3196
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in prep cooler at end of cook-line: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Bins overfilled. Manager removed excess to lower reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, changed gloves without washing hands and proceeded to handle clean plates. Manager had employee wash hands and change clothes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to waffle irons: cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Manager had employee place vacuum breaker on hose side splitter..
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill soiled with old food debris.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer guard for floor mixer in back prep area soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container lids stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed lids on shelf.
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Employee adjusted machine and retested at: Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in prep cooler at end of cook-line: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Bins overfilled. Manager removed excess to lower reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plates next to fryer soiled with splashed food debris. Manager removed for cleaning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and mold accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coin purse on shelf over prep table at front line. Manager removed to office.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label and residue on bins stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Employee replaced sanitizer Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm).
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on hose side after splitter at mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Law CFM certification expired 7-1-2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris and wiping cloth in front hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser across from three compartment sink. Employee replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and mold accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets hanging not inverted or protected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on front prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water from leaking a/c vent at ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on stored bin under back prep table.
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook pulled up pants and donned gloves, then proceeded with food prep, while also pulling up shirt sleeve. District manager intervened and had cook wash hands and don clean gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three current employees with expired food handler training certificates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and soiled apron hanging on corner of rack holding clean utensils. Regional manager moved to proper storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front dipperwell @ 125F. Manager replaced water, then 148F.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron on cookline. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Floor-standing mixer head. Manager directed cleaning of mixer and waffle iron.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips for three compartment sink or sani-buckets. Inspector provided test strips to manager. Manager then found full containers of test strips in office.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine is not feeding sanitizer. Observed: chlorine - 0ppm.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on upper shelf in storage room not inverted or protected.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is not feeding sanitizer. Observed: chlorine - 0ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and phone charging cable on prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near ware washing area. Manager had employee mop.
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers of oil on cookline floor. Employee moved to shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits ladle stored in water at 119F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Orange juice machine upper plate around nozzle soiled with mold-like substance. Employee cleaned.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on stored clean food bin. Manager removed for recleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on front line not inverted or protected. Manager place in plastic bin.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron on cookline. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Meat rack in clean storage area soiled with old food debris. Manager removed for cleaning. Floor-standing mixer head. Manager directed cleaning of mixer and waffle iron.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Orange juice machine upper plate around nozzle.
Utensils in poor condition. Two scoops with melted handles. Manager discarded.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle iron on cookline. Floor-standing mixer head. Ice machine door and drip channel soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in grits.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Orange juice machine upper plate around nozzle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on food bins in walk-in cooler and storage area.
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.