IHOP #36-224
5463 Gateway Village Cir Unit #105, Orlando, FL 32812 · Permanent Food Service · License 5812880
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection5 high priority (4 fixed by the Aug 20 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 22 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-41
- Safety score59
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic7
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Light not functioning.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitAug 19, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
32 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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°F. Walk-in cooler raw shell eggs (55f-cold holding )beef burgers (47°F - Cold Holding); ham (47°F - Cold Holding); steak tips (48°F - Cold Holding); pot roast (47°F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47°F - Cold Holding)q; cooked bacon (50f - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); butter (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese cheddar (50°F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50°F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); spread butter (49°F - Cold Holding); hash browns (46°F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); white cheese (50°F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler milk (50°F - Cold Holding); watermelon (45°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46°F - Cold Holding)w; sweet melon (47°F - Cold Holding); marinara (49°F - Cold Holding). The drawer cooler facing the eggs station ,Ham (49°F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (50°F - Cold Holding); ham thin sliced (50°F - Cold Holding); raw burger (46 - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (46°F - Cold Holding); steak tips (50°F - Cold holding).
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Walk-in cooler beef burgers (47°F - Cold Holding); ham (47°F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (55f-cold holding ),steak tips (48°F - Cold Holding); pot roast (47°F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (47°F - Cold Holding)q; cooked bacon (50f - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); butter (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese cheddar (50°F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50°F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50°F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); spread butter (49°F - Cold Holding); hash browns (46°F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (50°F - Cold Holding); white cheese (50°F - Cold Holding). Reach-in cooler milk (50°F - Cold Holding); watermelon (45°F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46°F - Cold Holding)w; sweet melon (47°F - Cold Holding); marinara (49°F - Cold Holding). The drawer cooler facing the eggs station ,Ham (49°F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (50°F - Cold Holding); ham thin sliced (50°F - Cold Holding); raw burger (46 - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (46°F - Cold Holding); steak tips (50°F - Cold holding).
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw burger stored over ham at the walk-in cooler . Operator removed it .
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw beef stored over raw bacon at the walk-in cooler .
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 5 small flying insects 2 by cook line ,3 by dish area not landing at any food . Next day call back required per supervisor.
Intermediate5
Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Employee hand sink at the cook line blocked with cooking pans . Operator removed it .
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee hand sink at the cook line .
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Employee hand sink at the cook line .
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle containing blue chemical no label at prep area .
Basic22
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Salt no label at expo station . Operator label .
Fixed on the spot
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
At the cook line and walk-in cooler no ambient thermometer.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed berries stored over crepes and cut clean Mellon at the walk-in cooler .
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils stored in standing water 129 f at expo station.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed the cook preparing food cooking food without beard guard .
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed multiple employees wearing watches and bracelets.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Coffee cup without handle used as scoop at the Oreo chocolate. Operator removed it .
Fixed on the spot
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Cracked lids used to cover the grits .
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wipes cloth stored at prep table cook line .
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Bottom of make table kitchen area .
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Side of make table the one used to be at the server station and employee hand sink cook line.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Plates stored at the 3 compartment sink area not inverted.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
3 compartment sink leaking.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Bottom table the one facing the prep sink .
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Employee hand sink at the cook line .
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
Light not functioning.
One out by the hoods .
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Throughout kitchen.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee eyeglasses stored next to bread at prep table (cook line )
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.