DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

IHOP 36-239

Based on 6 health inspections, IHOP 36-239 in TARPON SPRINGS has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

40489 US HIGHWAY 19 NORTH

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10890014

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator flipped over the clean plates. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the fans.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator CHOKING FIRST AID PROCEDURES. Operator printed out CHOKING FIRST AID PROCEDURES and posted it. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator printed out last inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with rust, mold-like substance. In the reach in cooler on the right side of the server station area. The cabinet under the ice cream prep area, has food debris.
  • 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. Date of birth missing on some of the certificates. Operator added date of birth on the employee certificates. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744375

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721072

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - One raw shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Operator discarded cracked egg. Stop sale not warranted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692297

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465658

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line and 2 blue cutting boards. Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with employee and manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Kitchen area in between cooler and prep table on cook like. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Pineapple over cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved pineapple. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher observed drying food containers with paper towels after being ran through dish machine. Discussed with employee to let them air dry
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line, employee restocked paper towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343107

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of equipment on cook line