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IHOP 36-214

1797 N CONGRESS AVE · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33426

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3747274
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785776
DBPR license6010896

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed Employee cracking raw shell eggs, then changed gloves and pulled crepes from the cooler to put on flat top, then picked up plate to plate ready to eat food without washing hands. Educated operator. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. – Observed Raw shrimp stored over mozzarella sticks in reach in freezer both products not in commercial packaging. Educated operator. Operator stored products properly. – Observed Raw steak out of commercial packaging in walk in freezer stored over fully cooked pot roast. Educated operator on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (eggs) (74F – hot Holding) Observed at ambient temperature on cook line. Operator decided to add to time control. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator added time stamp for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed spray bottle containing bleach in chemical storage area, no label. Educated operator. Operator added label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed Portion cup used as scoop in sugar at server station. Educated operator. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed Food storage pans and lids cracked and broken.

#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. – Observed Unwashed pineapple stored over strawberry glaze inside walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper food storage.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.