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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 dateMarch 28, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3321447
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340697
DBPR license6012711

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate7 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 5

#8High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee wiped his hands on dirty apron and then engaged in food preparation after changing his gloves without washing hands. Advised operator to have employee wash his hands prior to applying new gloves. Operator asked employee to wash hands and then change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over French fries. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon jam (65F – Cold Holding); tomato slices (57F – Cold Holding); sour cream (65F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (65F – Cold Holding); cooked onions and peppers (65F – Cold Holding); per operator products stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon jam (65F – Cold Holding); tomato slices (57F – Cold Holding); sour cream (65F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (65F – Cold Holding); cooked onions and peppers (65F – Cold Holding); per operator products stored overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. diced ham (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding) hollandaise (48F – Cold Holding); roasted peppers (48F – Cold Holding); tomato soup (48F – Cold Holding); French toast batter with eggs (48F – Cold Holding); crepes made with eggs (48F – Cold Holding) Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours Per operator items not prepared or portioned today Operator removed overstocked items **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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. For liquid eggs, shelled eggs, butter per operator stated items held for 2 hours. Put time mark on items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, Mac and cheese sausage gravy.Operator stated food items commercially packaged, was prepared or portioned yesterday( unsure of exact time) with no date marking. Advised operator to date mark each item prepared or portioned over 24 hours prior. Advised operator to dated marked items **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink #1, #2, #3 Operator provided soap for handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead rodent in trap was observed in back storage room. Operator removed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food expo table. Operator disposed of beverage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Operator stated that it will be defrosted and cleaned. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to cook line **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues At cook line, reach in cooler interior and shelves soiled with food debris and spillage. Operator stated he will clean and sanitize today. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, cheesecake bites, chocolates stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 0 Ppm Operator corrected to 700 ppm sink and surface **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.