Ihop, 1241 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: IHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1241 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1608735
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 Compartmentink
12/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's room
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Beside 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser leaking. **Corrected On-Site**
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.
6/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
9/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. ice scooper no handle
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reach in cooler shelves rusty server station
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. equipment used to scoop ice on top of unclean ice machine
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dust build up outside ice machine and vents of ice machine
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Various items walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. server station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. server station and reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salad, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.liquid egg, walk in cooler
  • Critical - Violation: 22-16-1 Observed reach-in cooler shelf rusted and pitted, server station
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.service station
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. wafle iron, preparation area
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. service station
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Violation: 33-14-1 Observed garbage around dumpster area.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. regular air vent, preparation area
  • Violation: 40-04-1 Observed personal care item stored with food container, purse in drawer, preparation area
8/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 4 door reach in cooler,kitchen This violation must be corrected by : 08/24/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed reach-in cooler shelf rusted and pitted, server station
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. regular air vent, preparation area
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. wafle iron, preparation area
  • Observed garbage around dumpster area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. service station
  • Observed personal care item stored with food container, purse in drawer, preparation area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham,cheese ,coocked egg 46 degrees ,ground beef,chicken 47 degrees 4 door reach in cooler,kitchen Corrected On Site. moved pH food acceptable walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. by ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.service station
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. salad, walk in cooler
  • Critical - potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.liquid egg, walk in cooler
8/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. shrimp in reachin cooler next to cookline
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. chicken over chopped veggies and dessert in thermo rigid brand walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken over french toast in bally brand walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over sliced ham in bally brand walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.chef at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. and gloves. cook handled raw eggs then proceed to handle cooked bacon with contaminated gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands with gloves on. cook Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee cup on prep table next to mixer
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. manager at cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handwash sink in bathroom on 2nd floor
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. handwash sink in bathroom on 2nd floor
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. 2nd floor bathroom handwash sink
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. floor by ice machine, water pooling in gaps
  • Observed wall in disrepair. dry storage area by ice machine
  • Observed hole wall. next to stairway.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.by elctrical panel were bread is stored
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by ice machine and room where bread stored
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bottle of bleach on counter in pass bar
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. lemons in thermo rigid walkin cooler located next to dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sliced ham in thermo rigid walkin cooler located next to dishwash area
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sliced ham in reachin cooler by cookline
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.bacon and sausage on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. mushrooms
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shrimp over veggies in bally walkin freezer located next to dry food storage area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on newspaper. cooked ribs on newspaper prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. cook
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. by cookline
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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