IHOP 36-242
35 NORTH HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High 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 Chlorine was 0 PPM Operator fixed it . 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee licked his fingers and then opened a gallon of milk. Operator send the employee to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer was 0 PPM. Operator fixed the line. Chlorine 100 PPM **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided and signed by them. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop not stored above the cookies at the front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler. Operator placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks and knives not inverted next to dish washer machine. Operator was coached to store single service articles inverted. Operator washed the utensils again and store them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:37 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.