IHOP 36-215 HIALEAH

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed At kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around the mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher storage racks with slime or dust like substance buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, unit located at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener blade surface has rust.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean utensils on storage shelves wet nesting.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 4 door reach-in cooler handle soiled, cooler located at cook line.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the walk in cooler observed raw salmon stored in reduced oxygen packaged, manager stated that fish was recently brought out to thaw. Manager removed fish from packaging on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees car keys stored on small storage area near clean bowls, plates next the fryer at cook line, manager removed it on site. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 4 door reach in cooler shelves rusted at cook line, also a small reach in freezer at cook line next to the fryers.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetables (46F - Cold holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler by the cook line. Manager removed products and placed the in walk for rapid cooling. Observed butter (58F - Cold Holding) at front line, manager removed it and placed them on walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager printed forms and had each employee on duty signed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense chocolate chips, observed by the front line. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by the ware washing area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the cook line.

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed lid open.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer located by the cook line.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter adde to mop sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observe inside of reach in cooler 4 door at kitchen shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve containers stored on the floor at storage area. Person in charge stored box of single serve containers on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed containers not inverted at service window. Operator stored containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager replaced water for utensils. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents and tiles dusty and water stains on them.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted. Manager inverted plates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation table. Manager removed cellphone from preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid missing on small ice great freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on water at 95°f. Manager turn on power for utensils heater well. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of hand wash sink at kitchen area soiled with food residue.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager replaced batteries on dispenser, know working properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in coolers at kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by dining area and ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of straws stored on floor. Manager stored case of straws on top shelf. Corrected On-Site