Ihop, 6101 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: IHOP
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6101 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321-4024
License #: 1611617
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Toward the entrance to the stairway.
10/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Toward the entrance to the stairway.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Four door reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 43-44° f, pot roast 48° f. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46° f, raw steak 46° f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Male restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Throughout.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Coffee filters in a container under coffee machine.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female chef.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Ice bin next to hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. Well Repeat Violation.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in handwashing sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Three compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. Dipper well
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Lady's Restroom ( hot water)-
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed.Dip well
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By ice machine
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Reach in cooler by cook line by hand washing sink-
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In cheese by server line-
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.By ice machine
  • Critical - No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese and butter- server line at 50* F- Corrective action -Iced bain marie
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ready to eat at 54* F in reach in cooler by cook line-by hand washing sink-Corrective action - Moved to another working reach in cooler by cook line-
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the back door- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler by cook line
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in walk icooler Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. Dipper well
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop oice machine
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed hole in wall. Back room
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Sugar/ Grits
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pancakes / Sauces in walk in cooler
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food chocolate chips and croutons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit butter and cut melons. Corrected On Site.Management volutarily discarded.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. observed in walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. observed in powder sugar container
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. observed carpet in upstairs dry storage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. observed in stairway
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom - upstairs employee bathroom.
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed grease on the ground and around fencing of dumpster.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable - carpeted upstairs dry storage area.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - butter and canadian bacon in walkin cooler at 47 F. This violation must be corrected by : 06/05/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - canadian bacon and butter at 41F. This violation must be corrected by : 06/05/10.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw steaks box on potato box in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored next to cooked food.cooked pot roast next to raw chicken in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - dry mix for egg pancakes.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee cut tomatoes with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor- dry storage upstairs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - dumped coffee in hand sink - frontline.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom - upstairs employee bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and around fencing of dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in dry storage area - 1 fly.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable - carpeted upstairs dry storage area.
  • 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 - fire extinguisher on floor in upstairs dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
6/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Uncovered raw bacon stored on shelf near grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. bacon on shelf by grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Inside door of chest freezer .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under cooking equipment .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture for dripperwell .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cooking equipment .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Knives.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishmachine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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