IHOP #36-238

Health inspection records show IHOP #36-238 in JACKSONVILLE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3250 Hodges Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910159

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint and without beard guard.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open case of to go trays stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados in reach in cooler on cook line with stickers still on them.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pull pants up with gloved hands then proceeded to engage in food preparation. Spoke with employee and removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops on service line stored in water at 129F. Employee will remove and store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hash browns on large pan at 80F. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 some employee food training expired.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834415

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents near ware washing soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. 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 employee keys on prep table located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and /or in disrepair floor tiles on cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bag on floor located near office. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled on service line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in back room cracked near dry storage.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in office area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled located on cook line. Employee started to clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with card board boxes. Employee removed boxes during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859405

  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in handicap stall of women's room. Manager was able to place a small cup of soap for the handicap stall. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738455

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents in warehouse washing area dusty. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table in prep area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on service line soiled on the interior. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gasket soiled. Observed fan at the end of cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed label on pan on clean storage rack in back room. Manager removed label from pan and placed to wash properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly and placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station on service line soiled behind nozzles.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on whipped butter held at room temperature. Butter does have time marked on pan. Inspector provided copy of time control sheet.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly and placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510982

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach near door of walk in cooler. Manager discarded from premises. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on service line soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach Cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359687

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute. Repeat Violation
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed Cardboard used to line food-contact surface of container in walk-in cooler containing. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board on the reach in cooler located on cook line deeply grooved.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near mop sink area.