How many health inspections has IHOP RESTAURANTS had?

IHOP RESTAURANTS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has IHOP RESTAURANTS ever been shut down?

No, IHOP RESTAURANTS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at IHOP RESTAURANTS?

The most frequently cited violations at IHOP RESTAURANTS are: Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

IHOP RESTAURANTS

1789 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Charlotte County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SUNSHINE RESTAURANTS MERGER SUB LLC · License: SEA1801577

IHOP RESTAURANTS in Port Charlotte, FL has 24 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

119Violations

0Closures

Data current as of August 26, 2024

Inspection History (24)

Aug 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 10, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Assigned to Inspector

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Warning Issued

Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

IHOP RESTAURANTS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Charlotte County average of 0.06 closures per facility. It has averaged 5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.97.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has IHOP RESTAURANTS had?: IHOP RESTAURANTS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has IHOP RESTAURANTS ever been shut down?: No, IHOP RESTAURANTS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at IHOP RESTAURANTS?: The most frequently cited violations at IHOP RESTAURANTS are: Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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