IHOP #435 received a B, scoring 80 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 7, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]
The inspector observed chlorine sanitizer in ware washing machine reading below 50ppm while being used during inspection. [2]
The inspector also observed multiple TCS foods inside of the two door reach in cooler in the main kitchen cold holding at improper temperatures (see temperature log). [3]
A separate finding described wall soiled with accumulated food debris. [4]
The report marks three findings as corrected on site. Two findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]
Showing 5 of 5 findings
Observed chlorine sanitizer in ware washing machine reading below 50ppm while being used during inspection. Observed quats sanitizer in sanitizing bucket used to wipe counters at 100 ppm.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)
Observed chlorine sanitizer in ware washing machine reading below 50ppm while being used during inspection. Observed quats sanitizer in sanitizing bucket used to wipe counters at 100 ppm. CA: Chlorine concentrations shall be between 50ppm and 100ppm to properly sanitize utensils and equipment. Quaternary Ammonium concentration levels must be between 200 ppm to 400 ppm unless stated on the product that it can sanitize effectively at a different level of concentration and is EPA approved. COS: The unclean utensils were placed near 3-comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. PIC told employees not to use ware washing machine until it is repaired. The sanitizer bucket was made again to a concentration of 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed multiple TCS foods inside of the two door reach in cooler in the main kitchen cold holding at improper temperatures (see temperature log). Observed the ambient temperature for the two door reach in cooler to be above 41F.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed multiple TCS foods inside of the two door reach in cooler in the main kitchen cold holding at improper temperatures (see temperature log). Observed the ambient temperature for the two door reach in cooler to be above 41F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety foods must cold hold at a temperature of 41F or below. COS: The TCS foods that were at the incorrect temperatures were discarded. The cooler temperature was lowered, and any TCS foods that were at the correct temperatures were place in a working cooler or in the freezer. Discussed with PIC that the cooler temperatures should be lowered to a degree at or between 37F and 39F. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of the burners.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of the burners. Observed outside of metal containers holding cookie crumbles and grits unclean to sight. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Observed the water pressure for the handwashing sink near the warewashing area, in the men's restroom, and in the women's restroom low. Observed no water water in handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink when the 3-compartment sink is using water.
Code 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h)
Observed the water pressure for the handwashing sink near the warewashing area, in the men's restroom, and in the women's restroom low. Observed no water water in handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink when the 3-compartment sink is using water. New Violation.Official report · Item 16A ↗
Observed excess food and grease build-up on the floors between equipment, appliances and on the floor of main kitchen area. CA: 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.
Observed excess food and grease build-up on the floors between equipment, appliances and on the floor of main kitchen area. CA: 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: The trash cans were attracting the the flies. The trash was taken out and the flies were no longer seen in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jul 7, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57539187 · Facility 12299744
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
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