Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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IHOP 36-157

1503 BELVEDERE RD · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33406

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3774842
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13906576
DBPR license6012711

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 10, 2026 10:13 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 10, 2026 3:57 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator re-primed system at recheck Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. At dish washing area approximately 18 small live flying insects landing on dishwashing drying racks, shelves and under dish washer on soiled dishes. In back of dish washing area approximately 3 small live flying insects landing on wall and broom, discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority28-26-6

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. At entrance to kitchen under ice machine floor drain backing up when hand washing sink in use, or ice machine draining water, area cannot be isolated, cook walking through water to walk in cooler and Cook line, discussed with operator to repair drainage system, clean and sanitize area. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to stand up mixer no vacuum breaker installed on water hose Bibb, discussed with operator to install. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in coolers at cook line door handles and gaskets soiled with accumulation of slime like residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents in customer dining room soiled with accumulation of dust debris, discussed with operator to clean vents. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind ice machine cove molding in disrepair, discussed with operator to repair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards at cook line grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. In chemical storage room approximately 1 dead roach on floor, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line accumulation of food and grease build up under cooking equipment, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Large accumulation of trash debris on ground around dumpster, discussed with operator to clean area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line multiple pieces of cooking equipment and coolers soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris on sides, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor coming from rear of ice machine near floor drain, discussed with operator to repair drain and clean and sanitize area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind cooking equipment covered in grease and food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.