Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

IHOP 36-80

1241 S FEDERAL HWY · FT. LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3497163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8872571
DBPR license1608735

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High 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 at reach in freezer at back of establishment – raw chicken stored over chicken tender (not commercially packaged ) operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler – raw beef stored above sausages operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill – raw shell eggs (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator item out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#9High 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. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill – sausage (49F – Cold Holding)- as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill – raw shell eggs (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator item out of temperature for over 4 hours. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of grill – sausage (49F – Cold Holding)- as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 6 hours. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees that couldn't provided proof of training.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen next to handwashing sink.

#2Basic12B-09-5

Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while portioning potatoes. Near triple sink.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.observed at back door.

#4Basic22-15-5

Basic – In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed utensils in dirty water (142F) operator cleaned and provided fresh water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at back room – chemical dispenser dripping water onto floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.