Plantation, Broward County

IHOP

1393 S UNIVERSITY DR, BLDG 8, Plantation, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Aug 30, 2023
City
Plantation
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22242605

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine 0 Ppm Operator replaced sanitizer rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

10-05-5

Detail 22242601

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed dipping well on front counter water temperature 130F . Operator replaced water rechecked 190F Corrected On-Site Warning

22-43-4

Detail 22242603

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary 50 Ppm . Operator replaced with chlorine rechecked chlorine 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22242604

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Philly beef not commercially packaged over blueberries in Delfield cooler on cook line. Operator placed beef on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22242598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (52F - Cold Holding); pumpkin batter (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers and onions (51F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator less than four hours. Cook placed items in walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22242600

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf in dishwashing area. Operator removed. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22242602

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22242599

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sirloin tip thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-11-5

Detail 21304787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at reach in cooler not able to self close due to ineffective gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21304784

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain located at ice tea station with build up mold like substance and food debris. Observed floor drain located in server aisle area in front of pos station with mold like substance and food debris built up. Observed floor drains on cook line with build up mold like substance and heavy food debris. Observed heavy grease build up on floors behind grills and reach in coolers and fryers on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21304785

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in ice cream freezer and mold like substance surrounding the gaskets of the freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 21304783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, walk in coolers reach in coolers and gaskets throughout on all reach in coolers with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21304786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment over food preparation areas, in dining room, cook line dish ware area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 8Basic: 16Total: 30

12A-16-4

Detail 21301774

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin shift clocked in pos station had hands in pockets of apron then proceeded to start food engagement. Inspector had employees wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21301779

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee begin shift, clocked in POS station, put on gloves without washing hands then proceeded to transfer clean sanitized plates to cook line. Inspector had employees wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 21301792

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee interact with cash transactions then proceeded to run food to table without washing hands. Inspector had employees wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21301802

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler located at cook line. Observed raw chicken stored over French fries uncovered in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw country fried steak over uncovered batters in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed raw chicken stored over potato pancakes in walk in freezer. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21301784

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held overnight in reach in cooler located at cook line greater than 41°F pot roast (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding); (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator all products held in reach in cooler from overnight and not agitated and cooler doors have been closed ; egg crepes (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21301783

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held overnight in reach in cooler located at cook line greater than 41°F pot roast (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding); (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator all products held in reach in cooler from overnight and not agitated and cooler doors have been closed ; egg crepes (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21301776

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21301773

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk, opened August 23rd per operator more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning

13-06-4

Detail 21301785

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with artificial polished nails in preparation of coffee making touching and separating coffee filters and making coffee. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21301786

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda machine nozzles located beside coffee station with build up mold like substance Observed interior of soda nozzles located beside ice tea machine with mold like substance. Observed nozzles of fruit juice machine with mold like substance. Observed base and nozzles of milk shake machine with mold like substance. Observed clean sanitized plates, cups stored on shelves in milk shake area with heavy mold slime like substance on shelves. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21301769

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed grease buckets stored directly in front of hand washing sink located next to cook line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21301795

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located beside reach in cooler being used as a dump sink. Observed hand washing sink located at cook line used for a dump sink. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21301790

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21301768

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach on server aisle not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser in clear bottle not labeled. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 21301775

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10 or more dead flies on window ledges in dining room.. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed more than 50 dead ants on window sills in dining room. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21301780

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean sanitized plates on the cook line on shelves below grills with food debris on plates from previous orders being splashed on to plates. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21301778

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in floor drain directly in front of ice machine located in front of cook line. Observed 10 dead roaches in storage room embedded in heavy grease build up separate from food preparation area. Observed 1 dead roach under dunnage rack used for storing to go cups on shelf. Inspector had employees start cleaning and sanitizing area to remove dead roaches Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21301771

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on the side of soda machine located beside coffee maker in server aisle. Observed employee beverage throughout establishment in dish ware area, milk shake area, cook line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21301794

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed medications, cigarette box keys stored on side counter of ice bin located directly next to bread rack at cook line area. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21301772

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing dangling bracelet on server aisle while preparing food. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21301787

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in food engagement with no hair restraint. Inspector had employee put hair into a bun to prevent hair from shedding on to food. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21301800

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at reach in cooler not able to self close due to ineffective gaskets. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21301793

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain located at ice tea station with build up mold like substance and food debris. Observed floor drain located in server aisle area in front of pos station with mold like substance and food debris built up. Observed floor drains on cook line with build up mold like substance and heavy food debris. Observed heavy grease build up on floors behind grills and reach in coolers and fryers on cook line. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21301782

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in ice cream freezer and mold like substance surrounding the gaskets of the freezer. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21301788

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed TCS utensil tongs used for plates stored on dirty surface Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21301781

Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, walk in coolers reach in coolers and gaskets throughout on all reach in coolers with mold like substance. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21301777

Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment over food preparation areas, in dining room, cook line dish ware area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21301789

Basic - Single-service articles to go containers located at server aisle not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service drink cup lids not inverted on the server line. Observed single service items to go containers on shelf at cook line not inverted. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21301791

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed maple syrup bottle uncovered on shelf in server aisle. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21301770

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear bottled water not labeled on cook line. Warning

Aug 22, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21291521

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips at expo line 55°F-59°F. Per operator butter has been out less than 4 hours. Operator moved butter chips into cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21291522

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

40-06-5

Detail 21291520

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag in kitchen stored with single service items. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21291523

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

08B-56-4

Detail 20657855

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottle of cranberry juice stored in drink ice. See stop sale.

01B-14-4

Detail 20657853

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed about 6 cracked shell eggs on ice at cook line. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 20657858

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottle of cranberry juice stored in drink ice. See stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 20657852

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand soap stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator stored soap properly. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20657856

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup stored on top of reach in cooler. Employee tossed beverage cup. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20657849

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottle of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Employee stored oil on the dry storage shelf.

14-69-4

Detail 20657854

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer at cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 20657857

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20657859

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 20657851

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20657850

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink. Operator stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected on site. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee stored wiping cloth buckets properly. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 20657491

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 20657493

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink near ice machine and hand sink near ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Observed water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink near ice machine and hand sink near ware washing area. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 20657492

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Observed water leaking from pipe and faucet- Three compartment sink and hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-01-7

Detail 20505802

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20505799

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

16-13-5

Detail 20505803

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed, sanitized then rinsed dishes. Coached employee on how to set up three compartment sink. Employee set up sink in the correct order and washed, rinsed and sanitized all dishes. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20505798

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.

29-03-4

Detail 20505801

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Hand wash sink near ice machine and hand sink near ware washing area.

29-11-4

Detail 20505800

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation