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IHOP 36-242

With 6 documented inspections, IHOP 36-242 in HOMESTEAD has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

North Homestead Boulevard
Homestead, Florida, 33030
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912488

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle and coffee cup stored above utensils at waiter station. Operator changed order. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of cooler. Operator removed during inspection. Observed Observed bag above utensils at waiter station. Operator changed order. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up in reach in and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers on cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line; rusted shelves in reach in freezer/cooler.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed at host stand; bucket on shelf above box of single service items. Operator moved bucket to bottom shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; missing breaker.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled knife magnet in cook line.

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836439

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting. Employee separated and began manually drying containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at cook line. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave a food from flattop soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler lowboy at cook line spiked with debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced tomatoes at walk in cooler 47F, as per manager more than 4hrs.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed country gravy (48F-43FCold Holding). Operator placed in gravy in walk in freezer for rapid chill. Observed shredded cheese (51F -41F Cold Holding), operator placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill.
  • 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes at walk in cooler 47F, as per manager more than 4hrs.

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742150

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while cooking food. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table. Manager removed bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed spoons and forks not inverted next to dish washer machine. Manager inverted utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak stored over raw fish in walk in freezer. Manager places fish over steak. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Bacon (60F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed in reach in cooler 12/10 at 5:32pm. Stop Sale Issued.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bacon (60F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator, it was placed in reach in cooler 12/10 at 5:32pm. Stop Sale Issued.

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8587524

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in standing water at 130° F . Operator removed the water and it reach 179 F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386740

  • 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 a scoop not stored above the cookies at the front counter. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler. Operator placed a sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks and knives not inverted next to dish washer machine. Operator was coached to store single service articles inverted. Operator washed the utensils again and store them properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Chlorine was 0 PPM Operator fixed it . 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee licked his fingers and then opened a gallon of milk. Operator send the employee to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher machine sanitizer was 0 PPM. Operator fixed the line. Chlorine 100 PPM **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided and displayed at the kitchen.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided and signed by them. **Corrective Action Taken**

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(2,547 reviews)

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Opening Hours

Monday:Open 24 hours
Tuesday:Open 24 hours
Wednesday:Open 24 hours
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
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Lunch
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Wheelchair Accessible
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