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IHOP 36-80

Based on 7 health inspections, IHOP 36-80 in FT. LAUDERDALE has earned a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1241 S FEDERAL HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481087

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with mold and food debris throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed same. Per operator, gaskets are being replaced. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882633

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed melted ice cream on floor inside walk in freezer. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon stored inside cut melon container, handle in contact with food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler door gaskets soiled with mold and food debris throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above raw fish, commercially packaged, inside four door reach in freezer. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am. ; diced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am, stored inside walk in cooler. Foods did not reach 41F in allotted time for cold holding. Stop sale. 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on individual ranches and individual butters at server station. Operator put time marking on foods during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am. ; diced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) since 2:13am, at 9:14am, stored inside walk in cooler. Foods did not reach 41F in allotted time for cold holding. Stop sale. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Observed accumulation of green-yellow mold like substance inside ice machine, in kitchen. 2) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside soda nozzles at soda machine, in dining room. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzle during inspection. Corrected On Site. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen next to handwashing sink.
  • 12B-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.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.observed at back door.
  • 22-15-5: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
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at back room - chemical dispenser dripping water onto floor.
  • 08A-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
  • 08A-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
  • 03A-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
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-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.
  • 53B-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.

Inspection Date: 7/1/2024

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512300

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above apple pie filling. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs stored in container with broken shells. Operator discarded eggs. Stop sale.

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367188

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed