IHOP in Temple Terrace was cited for 11 violations in Hillsborough County, FL

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The IHOP location in Temple Terrace, Florida, needed to rectify a number of health and food safety violations during a recent inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

The popular American breakfast chain at 11710 Morris Bridge Rd in Hillsborough County, FL, received a warning and was required to undergo a follow-up inspection after state inspectors discovered 11 violations during the initial inspection on August 19, 2024.

The routine inspection revealed 3 high-priority and 8 basic infractions.

High-priority violations were described as live flying insects in the kitchen and food preparation areas, unsuitable storage of raw animal food, and temperature control issues with cold-held foods.

Inspectors found a fly on the cookline landing on a cutting board and bread bag. Raw beef was wrongly stored over ready-to-eat donut holes in the walk-in freezer. Temperature control for safety foods, including shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cheese, were held at temperatures above the required. degrees.

Basic violations, meanwhile, ranged from equipment in poor repair to food storage problems. The inspector's note revealed notable findings, such as mold-like substances present in food-contact surfaces and non-compliant ceiling structures, which are particularly concerning in food preparation areas.

Meanwhile, a follow-up inspection on August 21, 2024, showed improvement, with the restaurant meeting inspection standards, although inspectors found two high-priority violations and four basic violations during the review.

IHOP is known for its wide variety of pancakes and American diner fare. This Hillsborough County location maintains a 3.9-star rating from 3,436 Google reviews, underpinning its popularity among locals despite the recent inspection results.