IHOP #435

5 findings recorded on Jul 7, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

1. Repeat violationItem 4-2B ↗

   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   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.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   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 ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗

   Proper cold holding temperatures

   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.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

   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 ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 15C ↗

   Equipment cleanliness

   Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of the burners.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

   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 ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.