IHOP RESTAURANT #36-219
6320 SR 64 EAST, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-746-5193
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026044331 | May 15, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2026002250 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on waitstaff area butter pats (63F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had Ben out for approximately 3 hours and placed back in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and labeled accordingly.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on reach in coolers in main kitchen area door handles soiled with grease.
Floor area covered with standing water by walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped.
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Single-service articles improperly stored.observed coffee filters not covered in food container. Person in charge covered.
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 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.observed in dish washing machine area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm);; Dishwasher Person in charge primed sanitizer and (Chlorine recheck 100ppm)
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed on cooks line pancake batter not time stamped. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on front line in wait staff area butter pats (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed there at 6am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front line in wait staff area butter pats (58F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they were placed there at 6am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. See stop sale.observed on cooks line pancake batter not time stamped. person in charge voluntarily discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at 2 handwashing sink in main kitchen area Person in charge filled towels.
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. James and rashadd
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on 2 employees cooking food multiple wrist bands on wrist. Employees removed and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on guard and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood soiled with grease.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line 2 cracked shell eggs. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on waitstaff line butter pats (70F - Cold Holding)educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge stated the butter was out for approximately 1 hour and placed them in the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line mold like substance on gaskets. Person in charge cleaned gaskets.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in main kitchen area on cooks line cell phone on cutting board. Person in charge removed cell phone and washed and sanitized cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in front kitchen area coffee on top of coffee machine not protected. Person in charge placed in plastic bag.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area Potatoes (48F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were placed in the Walk in cooler at 1:00am on 3/13/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures cooked foods and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area Reach in cooler raw Shell Eggs over Pasteurized Egg whites. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area Potatoes (48F - Cooling) Person in charge stated they were placed in the Walk in cooler at 1:00am on 3/13/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures cooked foods and emailed a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area by mop sink. Person in charge inverted.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed in dish area employees washing dishes went from soiled dishes to clean dishes and touched cleaned dishes and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in main kitchen area across from grill Butter (79F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated he forgot to time mark the butter and was out at room temperature since 5:00am. Educated Person in charge on time marking TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
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. See stop sale. Observed in main kitchen area across from grill Butter (79F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated he forgot to time mark the butter and was out at room temperature since 5:00am. Educated Person in charge on time marking TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
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.