IHOP 36-80
1241 S FEDERAL HWY, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33316 · 9547997599
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. During the inspection, employee dumped yellow bucket with waste water, outside on the ground by left side of back entrance door.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025064247 | Aug 4, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2023012854 | Jan 26, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Front line-Two compartment freezer- raw salmon over portioned cooked pork. Employee placed salmon under ready to eat food.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Two compartment reach in cooler-two broken raw shells on same container of regular raw shell eggs. Manager immediately discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. TPHC-4-whipped butter, single service butter Per manger items on time at 7:30 am. Employee placed time labels
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not inverted. Employee inverted.
Jan 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on bottom shelf of 4 compartment freezer.
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. During the inspection, employee dumped yellow bucket with waste water, outside on the ground by left side of back entrance door.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Restaurant sells salmon to customer preferences.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. No water provision at mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on bottom shelf of 4 compartment freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm), employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with mold and food debris throughout kitchen.
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above raw fish, commercially packaged, inside four door reach in freezer. Operator properly stored.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am.; diced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am, stored inside walk in cooler. Foods did not reach 41F in allotted time for cold holding. Stop sale. 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on individual ranches and individual butters at server station. Operator put time marking on foods during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am.; diced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am, stored inside walk in cooler. Foods did not reach 41F in allotted time for cold holding. Stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Observed accumulation of green-yellow mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. 2) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside soda nozzles at soda machine, in dining room. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzle during inspection. Corrected On Site.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed melted ice cream on floor inside walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon stored inside cut melon container, handle in contact with food. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with mold and food debris throughout kitchen.
Sep 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer at back of establishment - raw chicken stored over chicken tender (not commercially packaged ) operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored above sausages operator stored correctly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - sausage (49F - Cold Holding)- as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator item out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill - sausage (49F - Cold Holding)- as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale.
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 3 employees that couldn't provided proof of training.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen next to handwashing sink.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while portioning potatoes. Near triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.observed at back door.
In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed utensils in dirty water (142F) operator cleaned and provided fresh water.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at back room - chemical dispenser dripping water onto floor.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above apple pie filling. Operator properly stored.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs stored in container with broken shells. Operator discarded eggs. Stop sale.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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