IHOP RESTAURANT 36201
3480 WEDGEWOOD LANE, The Villages FL 32162 · 352-674-9064
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage link holding temp was 96 F, operator voluntarily discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057469 | Nov 2, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage link holding temp was 96 F, operator voluntarily discarded
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked with mop bucket and stored pitcher in the hand washing sink Operator removed the mop bucket and gallon pitcher from the sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind equipment throughout the kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream holding reach in freezer buildup ice.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR choking poster, operator posted choking poster in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top, exterior of cooking equipment and around can opener soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above cooked bacon in walk in cooler, operator moved bacon above tomatoes.
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Tony
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hollandaise (119F - Hot Holding) in steam table at cook line. Operator moved to grill to reheat. Recheck 209F.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment has expired license of 02/01/2025. Manager showed inspector and invoice for renewal. Inspector assisted manager and called licensing in Tallahassee. Division of licensing acknowledged that the invoice was printed on 01/31/25, but the actual fine was never paid. Manager did make several telephone calls to corporate but was unable to get the fee paid.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. 2lbs butter on counter of reach in cooler, no time mark and label indicated it should have been discarded on 02/06.
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. Butter on counter area of reach in cooler on time. No time mark, label indicated it should have been discarded on 02/06. Manager discarded.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates and equipment handles without washing hands. Discussed with operator the need to wash hands after cracking raw eggs.
Clean lids stored in soiled food containers. Operator removed the stored lids to be washed, rinsed and sanitizer
Cook with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed the need for beard guards when involved in food prep.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ok area, prep area and storage areas
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Syrup bottles being reused. Discussed with operator the need to use appropriate containers designed for reuse. Operator removed ship bottles from inventory.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. 0ppm, operator primed machine and changed bucket of sanitizer. 100ppm.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under toasters in cook line area Microwave in cook line area soiled
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over jalapeño bites in reach in freezer. Operator corrected shelves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand wash sink in dish machine area. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line area. Employee put on hair net.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In cook line area. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Melon stored over cooked sausage links. Operator corrected shelves.
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.