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IHOP RESTAURANT scored 64; newer inspection records 99

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2910 STONECREST CIRCLE PARCEL A-9 LITHONIA, GA 30038

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IHOP RESTAURANT received a U, scoring 64 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 2, 2026. The official report lists ten findings. [1]

Inspection score

64/100Grade UOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed Food employees were not washing their hands and exposed portions of their arms at appropriate times/immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. [2]

The inspector also observed no paper towel at main hand wash station. [3]

A separate finding described 2 plastic containers of egg wash and 2 metal sauce containers stored uncovered inside a reach in cooler that was accumulated with food debris. [4]

The report marks five findings as corrected on site. Three findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]

A newer inspection in our records, dated Jul 20, 2026, lists 99 out of 100, grade A. The findings above belong to the Jul 2, 2026 inspection. [6]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 10 of 10 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-1B
    Observed Food employees were not washing their hands and exposed portions of their arms at appropriate times/immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(c)

    Observed Food employees were not washing their hands and exposed portions of their arms at appropriate times/immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. COS: Food employees were educated and all voluntarily washed hands for 20 seconds before returning to task. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-1B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  2. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed no paper towel at main hand wash station. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device; A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)

    Observed no paper towel at main hand wash station. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device; A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: person in charge provided paper towel was provided at the hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  3. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    Observed 2 plastic containers of egg wash and 2 metal sauce containers stored uncovered inside a reach in cooler that was accumulated with food debris. CA: storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

    Observed 2 plastic containers of egg wash and 2 metal sauce containers stored uncovered inside a reach in cooler that was accumulated with food debris. CA: storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: containers were covered by person in charge. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  4. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Item 4-2B
    Observed waffle maker with built up food debris. Observed plates stored unclean to sight and touch food debris built up around the storage space.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed waffle maker with built up food debris. Observed plates stored unclean to sight and touch food debris built up around the storage space. Metal containers holding macaroni and cheese, eggs, sausages are unclean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Discussed with person in charge that waffle maker shall be put on a cleaning frequency to maintain cleanliness. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 07/06/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  5. Proper cold holding temperatures

    Item 6-1A
    Observed mushrooms. pork chop, raw hamburger meat, ham and shredded steak in prep top coolers held at greater than 41 degrees. see temp log. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed mushrooms. pork chop, raw hamburger meat, ham and shredded steak in prep top coolers held at greater than 41 degrees. see temp log. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: all items were voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  6. Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

    Item 13A
    Most recent inspection report not posted. see photos attached. CA:The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)

    Most recent inspection report not posted. see photos attached. CA:The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. New Violation. Correct By: 07/06/2026
    Official report · Item 13A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  7. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    Item 15A
    Observed ice machine door fall onto the floor when pulling it open, all prep top coolers in the main kitchen doors are ajar and not closing properly. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)

    Observed ice machine door fall onto the floor when pulling it open, all prep top coolers in the main kitchen doors are ajar and not closing properly. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. New Violation. Correct By: 07/10/2026
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  8. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    Observed multiple shelves and door panels (prep top coolers, reach-in-coolers) see photos attached throughout the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

    Observed multiple shelves and door panels (prep top coolers, reach-in-coolers) see photos attached throughout the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations. 2. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 07/10/2026
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  9. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Item 17C
    Observed the main kitchen floors, walls, ceiling with accumulation of grease, black material, and heavy food debris. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(2)(a)

    Observed the main kitchen floors, walls, ceiling with accumulation of grease, black material, and heavy food debris. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. COS: discussed with person in charge that deep cleaning schedule shall be taken into action at-least once a week. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 17C ↗
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation

  10. Insects, rodents, and animals not present

    Item 18
    Observed live gnats breeding on multiple surfaces of the of the dishwashing area. Observed live roach inside the dish racks.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(l)

    Observed live gnats breeding on multiple surfaces of the of the dishwashing area. Observed live roach inside the dish racks. Observed many areas of the kitchen see photos attached with dead roaches. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. New Violation. Correct By: 07/10/2026
    Official report · Item 18 ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 2

Official history ↗
  1. Newer record
    99/100A
    Report
  2. This report
    64/100U
    Reading

Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

DeKalb County · Jul 2, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Inspection 57538737 · Facility 12297048

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57538737
Facility ID
12297048
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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