Ihop Restaurant, 4000 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: IHOP RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4000 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6805151
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed gloves, cell phone and cigarettes on shelf above prep area
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop holder holding paper towel and dust
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled .
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signage in prep area and cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Observed two packages of cubed ham being thawed in sink of cold water - water wasn't running **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Instructed to used THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . **Corrected On-Site**
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of bagged garbage on floor in front of back door.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near Dishmachine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dust on soda pump motors. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris in Walk in cooler. In cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles missing near mop sink.
  • Basic - Clean plates at cookline stored next to toaster and under bread storage has accumulation of bread debris on unused plates.
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, large mixer blade in hand wash sink at prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next north door to walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Southeast wall in walk in cooler has accumulation of black mold like substance.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, mixer blade in sink at prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage room.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in kitchen used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of big mixer in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on storage shelf near dishmachine.
  • Observed rusty ceiling air conditioning vent cover at cookline.
11/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean plates below grill with food debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, clean equipment rack rusty.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher on floor in kitchen.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Observed build-up of food debris and grease on bottom shelf of plate table next to stove at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease and food debris on side of stove at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of 4 door reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of dishmachine.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on ticket machine next to service plates at wait station.
  • Observed southeast wall in walkin cooler soiled with accumulated black reside.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, empty cardboard boxes on floor in front of rear exit door.
1/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Small plates on plate rack next to grill get splattered with food debris.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils stored in plastic tub on clean equipment rack near dishmachine with food debris inside tub.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Black debris and grease in handwash sink near large mixer.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, handwash sink near large mixer not draining properly.
7/7/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Observed ceiling in walkin cooler with accumulated chalky residue.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, loose ponytail on wait staff who dispense toppings.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed old labels stuck to plastc food containers on clean equipment rack after cleaning.
  • Observed paper debris accumulated on floor unser equipment at wait station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Gravy 122 degrees on steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box of food stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee at cookline fail to wash hands when changing sanitary gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint working cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on knife in knife rack.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue at cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire racks in walkin cooler.
  • Observed paper debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed back exit doors with trash in kitchen.For reporting purposes only.
11/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bag of onions stored on floorin walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on doorframe of walkin cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of reachin coolers at cookline .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, faucet at mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink near cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on dry paper storeroom floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walkin cooler wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall next to walkin freezer door soiled with accumulated black moldlike substance . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box, junction box on ceiling in walkin cooler. For reporting purposes only.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, box of food on floor in walkin freezer .
  • Observed old food stuck to clean pot hanging over large mixer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, reachin cooler across from grill.
  • Observed build-up of dust on labeling machine on clean equipment rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors and lines.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under grill.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near large mixer.
  • Observed door to walkin coolerl soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils, glass cleaner stored on shelf next to clean pots/pans. Corrected On Site.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin cooler door gaskets and door frame has black moldlike substance .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin cooler floor
  • Observed cement debris accumulated on floor in hot water heater room.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Containers of icecream on floor in walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee not washing hands when changing sanitary gloves . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on sides of grill.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda dispenser motors .
  • Observed clean plates stored under grill with old food debris accumluated on shelf.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Manual food dicer on floor under handwash sink in kitchen .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Grill scraper in crack between grill and plate holder.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black moldlike substance next to walkin freezer door. Corrected On Site.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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