IHOP 36-218
408 E BEARSS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shelled eggs and continue to cook on the line without washing hands in between. Discussed with manager proper handwashing .
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around the waitress front line area.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a 1/2 container of raw waffle batter that was prepped on Sunday at 10:49 am, tempted at 45F on Monday at 9:30am the cook on the line couldn't give any information on the batter. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a 1/2 container of raw waffle batter that was prepped on Sunday at 10:49 am, tempted at 45F on Monday at 9:30am the cook on the line couldn't give any information on the batter. Stop sale issued. Observed butter temping at 59F. Manager stated that it was prepped earlier in the day and placed butter in the freezer to cool down. Re-tempted butter around 30 minutes later at 41 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
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.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped butter in a pan with no date marking both in the walk in cooler and in the cooler in the expo area.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employee training expired on 8/14/24
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like slime in the ice machine in the back prep area.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed soiled dishes after going through the dish machine. Spoke to employee and he started re-washing dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed open box of blueberries in the walk in cooler
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:16 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.