IHOP RESTAURANT 36-205
2589 S HIGHWAY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-243-4467
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw t-bone steak over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -server dropped dirty dishes in dish area, then handled drink cups on server line, no handwashing
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. --server scooping ice and making drinks on server line
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. -operator is cooking bacon to approximately 100F, cooling and storing for one day before final cooking
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in coolers/freezers on cook line -bread racks beside walk in cooler -metal guard on ice machine
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -several servers wearing bracelets while scooping ice, making drinks, running food to tables
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front doors
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line
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. -fans are dusty in the walk in cooler -exterior sides of fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind shelves in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under hand sink on grill side of cook line
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw t-bone steak over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. -operator states bacon is cooked to approximately 100F, then cooled to 41F within the poroper cooling parameters, then fully cooked to 145F for service. Provided form to operator.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in hallway by walk in cooler for quick
Holes in or other damage to wall across from prep sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of all cooking equipment on cook line -wall behind all cooking equipment on cook line have residue buildup -dust pans are soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on cook line.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. -open container of raw chicken over open container of raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator corrected.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by soda boxes and soda stations
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on shelf under prep table by ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment and racks in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets -air curtain over back door dusty
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -front line near office
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. -on cook line. Operator replaced.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -vacuum stored by single service gloves near back door. Operator relocated.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed peppers over prepped tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee on cook line.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher handled dirty dishes, then touched clean dishes with no glove change/handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer under prep table in back area.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -by walk in cooler and dish area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -by walk in cooler and on cook line across from upright reach in cooler
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server making coffee and drinks on server line wearing a watch and bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting plastic and metal containers in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -avocados on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored over liquid butter on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed peppers over prepped tomatoes
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -exterior wall of walk in cooler that is part of the dry storage room has accumulation of mold-like substance. -wall by dish room
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.Butter, 67 f, on cooks line. Operator placed a sticker on the container.
Vacuum breaker is not at the correct location on the hose Bibb at fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Servers were wearing nail polish while scooping ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board in back prep area is stained. Spray nozzle at dishmachine is soiled. Juice nozzle at server station is soiled.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters by ice machine are expired.
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Outside walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone was on top of gloves in back prep area.
Employee wearing bracelets other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Holes in wall throughout the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler door are soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table at server station.
Unwashed tomatoes stored over prepped onions and tomatoes in walk in cooler.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining room and a few in the kitchen
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep person left line to walk-in cooler and returned.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink across walk-in door Hand sink next to cooks line.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent located next to walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sever
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops stored on expo, 126° water temperature.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under waffle irons.
Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled in dais 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.