IHOP #36-235
2850 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308431
What drove the grade
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee moved his food (Gatorade)to employee area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Operator removed labels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Operator closed lid
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Throughout Dining room area close by kitchen entrance and separate dining area.
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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.