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IHOP

1393 S UNIVERSITY DR, BLDG 8 · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3357245
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8376505
DBPR license1623180

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#4High 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 dishwasher chlorine 0 Ppm Operator replaced sanitizer rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dipping well on front counter water temperature 130F . Operator replaced water rechecked 190F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary 50 Ppm . Operator replaced with chlorine rechecked chlorine 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High 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 Philly beef not commercially packaged over blueberries in Delfield cooler on cook line. Operator placed beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F – Cold Holding); pumpkin batter (52F – Cold Holding); chicken (51F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers and onions (51F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) per operator less than four hours. Cook placed items in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf in dishwashing area. Operator removed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sirloin tip thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.