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IHOP #36-235

IHOP #36-235 in LAKE WALES has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

12875 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33181
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912876

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine Operator has a work order in for dish machine. Three compartment sink currently the use for cleaning dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the cook line at the make table between the resting panel of the door employee cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat sauces and pico in walk in cooler. Operator removed unwashed strawberries from over ready to food. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish cart blocking hand wash sink in dish pit and operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871612

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack on soda mix in dry storage. Operator removed from backpack. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line Operator provided cooks with hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraints then washed hands and returned to work. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8751869

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator removed standing water. No leaks observed just splash back. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser back panel for the lemonade on the server line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505947

  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet handle stripped at hand washing sink by the prep area. Maintenance order shown. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - LED Light not functioning. Walk-in cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer and waffle machines on cook line.

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365593

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. I'm dining room by kitchen entrance.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Monster drink in reach in freezer next to food. Employee removed monster drink from out of reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 45F in walk-in cooler. Temperature taken again at 8:04 am. 42F. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator brought paper towels to the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site