Sanford, Seminole County

IHOP #36-216

111 S OREGON AVE, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Jan 14, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24300621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24300620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24300618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door handle -shelves below cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: -shelves below cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24300619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: Time Extended

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24287719

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. -tested 2x, 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer solution, retested 0ppm Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24287712

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24287714

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cookline Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24287717

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -round plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator separated Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24287711

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer floor underneath racks Warning

14-38-4

Detail 24287713

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple plastic containers on storage rack Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24287716

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24287718

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door handle -shelves below cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24287715

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment Warning

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23866991

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03F-02-5

Detail 23866986

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. -pancake batter, whipped butter

03D-06-5

Detail 23866984

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -"Basic American Foods" hash browns 46-50F rehydrated and cooled in walk-in cooler from 7/13/2025 at 2:54pm, operator stated that they were allowed to sit out for 4 hours prior to being placed under refrigeration, this is in direct contradiction to the manufacturer's instructions. Operator discarded.

53B-14-5

Detail 23866993

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Mimi, Kathe, and Denise

32-07-5

Detail 23866990

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -both men's and women's bathroom mirrors soiled

36-17-5

Detail 23866989

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple tiles on cookline

14-69-4

Detail 23866988

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

10-07-4

Detail 23866987

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 127F in service area, operator changed water, rechecked 170F Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23866985

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave on shelf above reach-in cooler in cookline

47-02-4

Detail 23866992

Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. -on wall behind waffle irons

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 23588913

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -individually wrapped raw chicken fried steak portions stored over fries in reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23588914

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched pants with gloved hands then failed to change them

03A-02-5

Detail 23588910

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pasteurized liquid eggs 59F, per employee stored on cookline less than 1 hour, operator returned to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23588911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage links 122-138F, per operator stored on wire rack in stainless steel pan on top of flat top grill less than 2 hours, operator removed rack to eliminate gap between pan and flat top grill to reheat sausage Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 23588915

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -sausage gravy, grits, and hollandaise sauce, operator completed written plan Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23588912

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while cooking Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23588909

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 23588908

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled Repeat Violation

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 23170415

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored above raw beef on rack in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized rack Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23170413

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -grilled chicken portions 50-63F, per operator stored in top of reach-in cooler less than 4 hours, operator relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23170417

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage links 118-125F, per operator stored on wire rack above flat top grill less than 1 hour, operator placed on flat top grill to reheat, retested 190-193F Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23170414

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -missing 3 vacuum breakers

22-02-4

Detail 23170410

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23170411

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-07-4

Detail 23170409

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while preparing food, employee removed Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23170412

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -corner of lid on ground beef container broken off, operator replaced lid Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23170408

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handle in contact with cut melons, operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23170416

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves underneath flat top grill have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors -mop sink soiled

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22551142

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -syrup nozzles in bucket Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22551145

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in storage area Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22551141

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -both microwaves on cook line soiled

33-16-4

Detail 22551144

Basic - Open dumpster lid. -closed by operator Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22551143

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe located in water heater area. Operator has hot water. Operator states leak appeared after recent replacement of water filtration system. Plumber was called during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 22118561

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hws at cook line

36-34-5

Detail 22118557

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles over cookline Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22118560

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on shelf in dishwashing area, operator removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22118558

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22118555

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop in fruit salad, operator removed Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 22118556

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -in walkin cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22118559

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

29-08-4

Detail 22118562

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink at entrance to cookline

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

22-41-4

Detail 21671460

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. 0ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 21671466

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.

31A-11-4

Detail 21671467

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21671464

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips needed.

11-26-1

Detail 21671458

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

16-21-4

Detail 21671456

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-36-4

Detail 21671462

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storeroom.

36-34-5

Detail 21671465

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 21671455

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.

33-19-4

Detail 21671457

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-20-4

Detail 21671461

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

23-03-4

Detail 21671463

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Dishwasher racks soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 21671459

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21190308

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.

16-21-4

Detail 21190307

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-04-4

Detail 21190305

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

33-19-4

Detail 21190303

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21190304

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish washer racks soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 21190306

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

16-21-4

Detail 20775499

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-03-4

Detail 20775497

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken, by dry storage.

13-04-4

Detail 20775498

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 20775496

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled. Hood filters soiled with grease.

14-33-4

Detail 20775500

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line unit.

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 20327537

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20327536

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher racks soiled.