Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

990 Sw St Lucie W Blvd #14, Port St Lucie, FL 34986

Part of: IHOP Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

IHOP 36-185 in Port St. Lucie has recorded 27 inspections with 196 total violations spanning nearly a decade, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand/arm washing violations were cited in 8 of the past 8 inspections and appear throughout the facility's entire inspection history, establishing a persistent pattern of handwashing non-compliance. Chemical storage violations have been documented across multiple inspections as well. Additional recurring high-priority findings include employee health reporting violations (appearing in at least 4 inspections), consumer advisory violations, and toxic substance control issues. The facility has never been emergency-closed despite the chronic violation pattern. A fire safety violation was cited on May 11, 2015 for a propane tank larger than regulatory capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting 6 basic violations including handwashing and chemical storage.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
196Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 violations per inspection
St. Lucie County Avg 5.07 violations / inspection 5.07 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Lucie County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Partial · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. facility connected cooking equipment to LP tanks to boil water and operate grills. Instructed operator to remove tanks and disconnect equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie last inspected?
Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited violations at Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie are: Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie had?
Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie find?
Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
No, Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ihop 36-185 in Port St Lucie has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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