IHOP #36-244
3322 WEST US HIGHWAY 90 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook pulled up pants and donned gloves, then proceeded with food prep, while also pulling up shirt sleeve. District manager intervened and had cook wash hands and don clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
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. Three current employees with expired food handler training certificates.
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and soiled apron hanging on corner of rack holding clean utensils. Regional manager moved to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front dipperwell @ 125F. Manager replaced water, then 148F. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.