Ihop #5406

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Inspections

1. Nov 20, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Microwaves are visibly soiled. Informed PIC. PIC stated that they will be cleaned.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoops were improperly stored atop ice machine without secondary containment on clean surface. Informed PIC. PIC stated that it will be corrected.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Warewashing sink is not sealed to adjoining equipment and is allowing water to seep onto walls and floors. PIC is aware of issue and will submit work order request.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The walls, floors, shelves, and surfaces in the cook line area are not cleaned on a frequent basis. PIC is aware and promises to have employees clean more frequently.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

     Floors around drains in kitchen area are cracked and not graded to allow proper drainage. Light in walk-in freezer is not working. Walls and floors in warewashing area have encrusted accumulations from leaking warewashing sink and should be replaced or repaired. Handwashing sink by warewashing area continues to leak, despite previous corrective action. PIC is aware of issues and will submit work orders to correct.

     Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace .

     Code 6-501.11

2. Aug 8, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 2 core, 8 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching keys. Employee then proceeded to grill line and make pancakes. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee then discarded gloves, wash their hands and don a new pair.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Observed plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at ice machine in kitchen, sode/ice machine near juice machine, and mop sink. Observed no air at ice machine in kitchen, sode/ice machine near juice machine. Observed no bacflow prevetion device on hose bib for mop sink. Mop sink has hose connected to it. Instruced PIC to get air gaps and backflow prevention device for those areas. Returned onm 8/8/2025 for reinspection. Observed all areas have been coreected besides soda fountain macines/ice bins. Instructed PIC to provided air gaps on these areas. PIC stated they will get it corrected. (This is a second repeat violation.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed PIC to have a written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. PIC stated they will get written procedures. Returned on 8/8/2025 for reinspection. Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed PIC to have a written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. PIC stated they will get written procedures. (This is the second repeat violation).

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed serving plates under grill and stove storage space are visibly soiled. Observed knives on knife rack are visibly soiled. Instructed PIC to wash rinse and sanitize all soiled knives and serving plates. PIC then had employee remove all knives and serving plates and take them to the dishwasher. Discussed with PIC on better storgae and cleaning procedures on serving plates and knives.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink observed to be as a warewashing sink during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Observed employee washing knife in handwashing sink. Instructed employee to that a handwashing sink is only used for handwashing and to place the knife into the dishwasher. Employee then placed knife in dishwasher

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Observed soap not available at food employee handwashing sink located near soda machine station and shake station. Instructed PIC to have soap at the handwashing station at all times. PIC stated they would get soap for the handwashing station. Returned on 8/8/2025 for reinpection. Observed same handwashing sink does not have soap available instructed PIC to get soap. PIC stated they will get soap. (This is the second repeat violation).

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying located near soda machine station and shake station. Instructed PIC to have paper towel at the handwashing station at all times. Returned on 8/8/2025 for reinpsection. Observed handwashing sink near juice dispenser and both hand washing sinks in the kitchen are out of paper towel. Instructed PIC to fill all paper towel dispensors. PIC then filled all paper towel dispensers. (This is the second repeat violation).

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed storage racks/shelfs for dishes and utensils, several equipment such as grill, stove, and microwave are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequnecy of the racks/shelfs, grill, stove, and microwave. PIC stated they will have employee clean those areas. Returned on 8/8/2025 for reinspection. Observed all these areas are not cleaned on a frequent basis and have accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC that these areas need an increase of cleaning frequency. PIC stated they will get an employee to clean these areas. (This is a second repeat violation).

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed both handwashing sink facuets located in the kitchen are not maintained in good repair and leak. Instructed PIC to repair the sinks. PIC stated they place a work order to repair the sinks. Returned on 8/8/2025 for reinspection. Observed both handwashing sink facuets located in the kitchen are not maintained in good repair and leak. Instructed PIC to repair the sinks. PIC stated they place a work order to repair the sinks.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

3. Mar 18, 2025 Routine · 6 priority, 7 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed Employee observed not washing hands after moving garbage can and leaving the kitchen area. Employee then returned to kitchen area and did not wash hands. Employee then proceded to touch multiple clean spatuelas on grill top. Instructed Employee to wash their hands. Employee discarded gloves, washed their hands and don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Observed in walk in cooler package of cooked beef stored under packages of raw beef patties. Instructed employee to move the cooked beef package. Employee then moved cooked beef package above raw beef packages.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Observed 1 of 2 containers of sausage links in the steam table are hot held at 119°F. Instructed employee to take side by side temperatures and employee got 122F. Employee then discarded the one contain of sausage links.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed container of sliced ham in one door prep cooler is cold held at 47°F. Instructed employe to do side by side temperature. Employee then discarded container of sliced ham. Observed container of whipped butter stored above ice in ice chest is cold held at 54°F. Informed and showed PIC the temperature. Aks PIC to do side by side temperature. PIC just discarded whipped butter.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Observed the chlorine in the dishwasher is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is less than 50 PPM. Observed dishes being ran through dishwasher. Informed PIC on dishwasher, PIC have a service company come and fixed the dishwasher. Retested dishwasher and its at 100ppm. All dishes were than ran through the dishwasher again. Observed quat in sanitizer buckets are not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is less than 272 PPM. Observed food prep tables being wipe down with sanitizer cloth of quat. Had employee refill bucket and tested between 272 and 700. Employee then rewiped down prep tables.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Observed plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at ice machine in kitchen, sode/ice machine near juice machine, and mop sink. Observed no air at ice machine in kitchen, sode/ice machine near juice machine. Observed no bacflow prevetion device on hose bib for mop sink. Mop sink has hose connected to it. Instruced PIC to get air gaps and backflow prevention device for those areas.

     Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Observed person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. Observed there is not written policy to provide training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Person In Charge stated they have one but could not find it. Instructed PIC to have a written employee illness policy. PIC stated they will get a written policy illness policy.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed PIC to have a written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. PIC stated they will get written procedures.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Observed several clean cutting knivees located in kitchn are not easliy cleanable. Knife blades are broken, and chipping. Informed PIC and PIC discarded knives and is going order extra knives. Esblishment has backup knives. Observed cutting boards connected to grill are melted. Instructed PIC to get new cutting boards for the grill.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     Observed no thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods. Observed Person In Charge and employee could not find thermometer. After couple of minutes PIC was able to find a thermometer.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed plates stored under grill in storage space are visibly soiled. Informed employee and employee removed. Plates were place be ran through the dishwasher.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Observed soap not available at food employee handwashing sink located near soda machine station and shake station. Instructed PIC to have soap at the handwashing station at all times. PIC stated they would get soap for the handwashing station.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying located near soda machine station and shake station. Instructed PIC to have paper towel at the handwashing station at all times.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed storage racks/shelfs for dishes and utensil and several equipment such as grill, stove, and microwave are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequnecy of the racks/shelfs, grill, stove, and microwave. PIC stated they will have employee clean those areas.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed both handwashing sink facuets located in the kitchen are not maintained in good repair and leak. Instructed PIC to repair the sinks. PIC stated they place a work order to re[pair the sinks.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

4. Nov 9, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.