IHOP #36-244
3322 WEST US HIGHWAY 90 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Employee replaced sanitizer Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on hose side after splitter at mop sink.
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Law CFM certification expired 7-1-2025.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris and wiping cloth in front hand wash sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dispenser across from three compartment sink. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and mold accumulation.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets hanging not inverted or protected.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on front prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water from leaking a/c vent at ice machine.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on stored bin under back prep table.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.