Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota
Last inspected:
4000 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231Part of: IHOP Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Sarasota IHOP has accumulated 159 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 15 of the 21 inspections. Handwashing and hand-arm washing violations were documented in 8 separate inspections, food contact surface violations in 7 inspections, and employee health reporting failures in 3 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations included a locked rear exit door in the dish area (October 2023) and a fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone (February 2019). The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 documented 10 violations including high-priority findings for handwashing, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
- Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota had?
- Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota find?
- Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota 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 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ihop Restaurant in Sarasota has 2 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).
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