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IHOP RESTAURANT
2910 STONECREST CIRCLE PARCEL A-9 , LITHONIA, GA 30038 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on July 2, 2026, scoring 64/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 99. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (July 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A99July 20, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed in main grill area underneath equipment accumulated grease, black organic substance, and food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”U64July 2, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and management & training.
Observed Food employees were not washing their hands and exposed portions of their arms at appropriate times/immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed mushrooms. pork chop, raw hamburger meat, ham and shredded steak in prep top coolers held at greater than 41 degrees. see temp log.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no paper towel at main hand wash station.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed waffle maker with built up food debris. Observed plates stored unclean to sight and touch food debris built up around the storage space. Metal containers holding macaroni and cheese, eggs, sausages are unclean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 2 plastic containers of egg wash and 2 metal sauce containers stored uncovered inside a reach in cooler that was accumulated with food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed live gnats breeding on multiple surfaces of the of the dishwashing area. Observed live roach inside the dish racks. Observed many areas of the kitchen see photos attached with dead roaches.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”Most recent inspection report not posted. see photos attached. CA:The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed ice machine door fall onto the floor when pulling it open, all prep top coolers in the main kitchen doors are ajar and not closing properly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed multiple shelves and door panels (prep top coolers, reach-in-coolers) see photos attached throughout the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed the main kitchen floors, walls, ceiling with accumulation of grease, black material, and heavy food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B84January 29, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, management & training and pest control.
Observed paper towel dispenser not working at hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed waffle maker with built up food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several live gnats inside kitchen near main grill area and dishwashing area. They are also flying into the main dining area. Pest control is applying chemicals for roaches, ants, mouse but not gnats. There is heavy accumulation of food debris in drains near dish washing area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed water pressure at sink near dish washer area lacking pressure when turning on. Observed hot water not provided at main hand sink near cook line. Corrective Action: When repairs are being completed owner shall reach out via email Keyandra.Turner1@dph.ga.gov to communicate when repairs are being completed.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed multiple shelves and door panels (prep top coolers, reach-in-coolers) see photos attached throughout the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed the main kitchen floors, walls, ceiling with accumulation of grease, black material, and heavy food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed a whole side of the cook line equipment throughout the main kitchen not operable all areas are creating areas of harborage. CA:he physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. COS: Discussed with owner to remove all equipment that is operable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B81August 14, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a food employee with gloved hands touch head and continue to prep food. Observed a food employee sitting in dining area on phone go into kitchen and grab food without washing hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Expired lactic acid test strips on site. The owner indicated that bleach is used for sanitization and provided chlorine test strips. However, food employees confirmed they are using the Ecolab-provided sanitizer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed three wet wiping cloths stored on food contact surface.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed one dead roaches on floors in back of main kitchen near prep sink and ice machine.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”Observed multiple shelves and door panels (prep top coolers, reach-in-coolers) throughout the main kitchen unclean to sight and touch. CA:Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations. 2. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”C75July 10, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed In the Walk in Cooler raw chicken stored next to RTE deli turkey meat. Raw Salmon stored next to raw chicken. Raw chicken stored on top RTE deli ham meat.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed no paper towels at the hand sink near the dishwasher.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed romaine lettuce located in the hand sink next to the grill station. Observed grits in the hand sink next to ware washing station.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food contact surfaces unclean (Pancake containers, ice bin with black residue inside).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed live fruit flies in the main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed Food service employee eating out of a cup in the food prep area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed food service employees no hair nets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed a food service employee wearing a gold bracelet while preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed three wet wiping cloths stored on food contact surface.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed two dead roaches on the floor in dry storage room.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”Observed multiple shelves and door panels (prep top coolers, reach in coolers)throughout the main kitchen unclean to sit.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed the main kitchen floors, walls, ceilings unclean with food debris and excess grease on the walls.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A100July 22, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A94January 17, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed interior of cold holding units unclean to sight and touch with food spillage and debris at the time of the inspection. Advised PIC to clean cold holding units more frequently to avoid buildup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed debris being stored with clean coffee mugs. Observed pen, soiled plastic lid and top from drinking container being stored on the tray with clean coffee mugs. COS food handler removes items and places tray at the three-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-883770. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.