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IHOP 36-218

408 E BEARSS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3636367
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10935943
DBPR license3912142

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority22-41-4

High 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. Observed the dish machine testing at 0ppm. Manager was able to call the company to have someone come out and look at it. Manager set up three compartment sink and tested at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish drying area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee filling a sanitizer bucket at the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the microwave with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with dust build up in the dish washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up on the stove where the eggs are made. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed melted spatulas in the dish drying area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak at the handwashing sink on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.