Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County

IHOP 36-214

1797 N CONGRESS AVE, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
5 High Priority
Sep 3, 2025
City
Boynton Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-12-4

Detail 24004137

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing. Cook touched undercooked poached eggs and then plated ready to eat bacon. Cook went to wash his hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24004141

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Communicated beef was stored over raw bacon. Corrected On-Site

22-51-5

Detail 24004138

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm sink and surface in triple sink.Operator will use chlorine

12A-09-4

Detail 24004133

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook placed Raw bacon on grill and then plated ready to eat waffle, without changing gloves. Cook went to wash his hands and changed his gloves. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24004136

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler at the farthest end of the cook line.Crepes (53F - Cold Holding.Not prepared or portioned today.In the cooler overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 24004132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler at the farthest end of the cook line.Crepes (53F - Cold Holding.Not prepared or portioned today.In the cooler overnight.Operator was instructed to throw out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-03-5

Detail 24004139

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Manager did not know symptoms of illness.

53B-16-4

Detail 24004131

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. PIC has no knowledge of cooking temperatures for pork and ground beef.

31B-02-4

Detail 24004140

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at expo lines handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 24004135

Basic - Raw avocados not washed on cook line prior to preparation.

21-45-1

Detail 24004134

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. 0ppm sink and surface bucket at wait station.Operator set up first solution at 75 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23885940

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ground beef in reach in cooler across stove. Operator placed shell eggs in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23885938

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips 479F-51F, in wait station for less than 4 hours. Operator added ice. Corrective Action Taken

41-18-4

Detail 23885939

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed 200+ chlorine in triple sink. Operator set up sink and surface cleaner at 700ppm. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 23405415

High Priority - Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat plated pancakes without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23405414

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 0ppm. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23405418

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to entrance to kitchen and cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23405417

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in chemical storage. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23405416

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, on cook line. Warning

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 23204500

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside next to back door.

10-07-4

Detail 23204501

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 107F in wait area. Operator turned on water heater. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 22940843

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee left cook line; came back, changed gloves without washing hands and started preparing foods; Operator educated; employee washed hands; Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 22940834

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit- butter scoop - heavy food particles observed Water changed Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 22940833

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling foods and clean utensils with damaged gloves; operator educated; employee changed gloves; Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22940844

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (45F - Cold Holding) at expo line ; food out of temperature fir less than four hours; food overstocked; smaller portions made; liquid eggs (71F - Cold Holding); at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food not prepared today; food moved to cooler; Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22940841

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time marking- batters since 6:00 am; operator decided to discard and replaced with new batch; time marked Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 22940845

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- wiping cloth solution not tested

03D-15-4

Detail 22940835

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced ham (58-62F - Cooling)at 10:04 to 55 F at 10:55 since 9:00

22-20-5

Detail 22940846

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

14-38-4

Detail 22940838

Basic - Container lid cracked or broken- used to cover pancake batter in cooler at cook line and walk-in cooler

13-01-4

Detail 22940840

Basic - Employee with soiled clothing at cook line

29-09-4

Detail 22940832

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture- mop sink by dishwasher area;

08B-38-4

Detail 22940837

Basic - Food stored on floor- bucket of pickles in walk-in cooler; stored properly Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22940839

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk shake scoops in water at 133 F; operator fixed water ; Corrected On-Site

27-10-4

Detail 22940836

Basic - No hot and cold running water at mop sink. Employee filling up the bucket by using three compartment sink Faucet and handles removed Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22940842

Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (0)- sink and surface ; operator fixed to 700 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jun 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22948545

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (114F - Hot Holding); cook line. Out less than 4 hours. Reheated to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22948546

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice dispensers

31A-11-4

Detail 22948551

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and blue wiping cloths in hand sink next to register

22-31-4

Detail 22948542

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In use Salt shakers on tables in dining room/ salt shakers not in use contain rust around rims and lids

36-73-4

Detail 22948547

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around mixer in prep area At dish wash area

16-46-4

Detail 22948543

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic container on drying rack Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22948549

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados with stickers on cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 22948544

Basic - Stored food not covered. Icecream in freezer chest next to milk shake machine

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22586819

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. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22586818

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 4 door reach in cooler - sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding), hot line make table - portioned ham (63F - Cold Holding); portioned shredded cheddar cheese (54F - Cold Holding) operator states all the above products were not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours - operator moved to freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22138750

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 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink with 700ppm sink and surface cleaner.

08A-05-6

Detail 22138749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey bacon over ham in walk in cooler. Manager reversed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22138748

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Next to grill. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 21614323

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak stored above raw salmon in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21614324

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator showed class scheduled for next weekRepeat Violation Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21614325

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 4 door reach in on cook line

03A-05-5

Detail 21614322

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed at 1 door stainless on cook line. Foods temped 41°F or below. Operator states defrost cycle is extended and has service call in Corrective Action Taken

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21238916

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 container containing chlorine too old no chlorine 0ppm. Manager switched to a fresh container 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 21238917

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

29-49-6

Detail 21238915

Basic - Standing water in bottom of last reach-in-cooler on the right at cook line.

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 20628122

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 50+ live small flying insects in dish are on wall and around mop sink next to dish machine. 50+ live small flying insects on clean sanitizer dishes and drying hooks to the left of ice machine, located in food prep area. 10+ small live flying insects on clean sanitized floor mixer whisk, located in food pre area. 6 small live flying insects on the wall at cook line around hand sink. No doors between dish area, storage area and cook line.

10-07-4

Detail 20628121

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 100°F, ice scoop in wait area.

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-51-4

Detail 20310399

High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strenght listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dodecylbenzenesulfonic Acid used to sanitize dishes in triple sink. Label reads : for non-food contact surface. Spoke with Enders. Operator set up triple sink with 75ppm chlorine and contacted chemical sanitizer purveyor for advice and to switch to a food contact surface sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20310397

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid butter 93°F, for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated butter to 167°F, for hot holding above 135°F. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20310398

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20310400

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20310396

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