Ihop #36-244 in Lake City
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3322 West Us Highway 90, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: IHOP Florida health inspections, violations & closures
IHOP #36-244 in Lake City has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 159 violations—an average of 6.4 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent across multiple inspections, including food contact surface violations in 8 of the last 8 recent inspections, toxic substance control violations in 6 of the last 8 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations appearing in 7 of the last 8 inspections. Consumer advisory violations have appeared in every one of the last 8 inspections. Chemical storage and handling violations—including both improper storage and toxic substance control—have been cited repeatedly across the record. A fire safety violation was documented on July 1, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 identified 14 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces. An administrative complaint was recommended following that inspection, representing the first formal escalation beyond routine closure dispositions in the recent record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Ihop #36-244 in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Ihop #36-244 in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ihop #36-244 in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Ihop #36-244 in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ihop #36-244 in Lake City last inspected?
- Ihop #36-244 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Ihop #36-244 in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ihop #36-244 in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Ihop #36-244 in Lake City had?
- Ihop #36-244 in Lake City has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ihop #36-244 in Lake City find?
- Ihop #36-244 in Lake City was most recently inspected on July 29, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Ihop #36-244 in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Ihop #36-244 in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Ihop #36-244 in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ihop #36-244 in Lake City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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