IHOP #36-244
3322 WEST US HIGHWAY 90, LAKE CITY, FL 32055
License #2200370
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Solid Health Score
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IHOP #36-244 in LAKE CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 29, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach-in cooler across from cook line grill soiled with old food debris.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in dish area.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container lids stored on floor in dry storage shed. Manager placed lids on shelf.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer guard for floor mixer in back prep area soiled with old food debris.
- [12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, changed gloves without washing hands and proceeded to handle clean plates. Manager had employee wash hands and change clothes.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to waffle irons: cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Manager had employee place vacuum breaker on hose side splitter..
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IHOP #36-244 looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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