IHOP 36-254
1830 SR 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 9546186211
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 10 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 in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter area: 1 behind soda machine on the wall; 2 behind ice cream freezer on broken wall area; 1 around trash can. 1 behind ice machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. -bottle of Tylenol stored on drain board to prep sink, operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. "egg station" reach-in cooler: liquid eggs 46-48F, per operator stored less than 2.5 hours, operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-cooked sausage links 118-135F, per employee less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to flat-top grill to rapidly reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside door of ice machine has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance, operator cleaned
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -soap dispenser at handwash sink next to entrance to dry storage
Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom sink and mirror lightly soiled, operator cleaned
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee glass of water stored on shelf over dish area, operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -open case of fries stored on the floor in walk-in freezer, operator elevated
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf underneath flat top grill
Open dumpster lid. -operator closed
Single-service articles improperly stored. -open case of drinking cups stored on the floor in dry storage area, operator elevated
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -multiple reach-in coolers
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Empty bottom cookline drawer
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered drink on prep table
Mar 7, 2025Inspection 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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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill Top of oven
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under microwave cooler
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 77F in sham overnight. See stop sale
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen entrance
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. List provided shows several current employees last training 2019/2020.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Removed to clean per operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of cookline
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag of employee personal food in front counter reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater and backpack over prep area. Cell phone and glass over clean dish ware pull through
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Debris under cookline. - Water/debris under mop sink manager directed employee to begin cleaning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Outside walk in cooler. New fixture to be installed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. True cooler between dish area and dry storage
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Front counter area: 1 behind soda machine on the wall; 2 behind ice cream freezer on broken wall area; 1 around trash can. 1 behind ice machine
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men's restroom, strong urine odor
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Burnt ends likely from yesterday per manager. Operator discarded.
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. List provided shows some of the current employees completed food safety training 2/2020.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - some of the dining room ceiling tiles missing, evidence of water damage and condensation on vents.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Burnt ends container
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.