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IHOP #435
4276 LAVISTA RD , TUCKER, GA 30084 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 7, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B80July 7, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple TCS foods inside of the two door reach in cooler in the main kitchen cold holding at improper temperatures (see temperature log). Observed the ambient temperature for the two door reach in cooler to be above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chlorine sanitizer in ware washing machine reading below 50ppm while being used during inspection. Observed quats sanitizer in sanitizing bucket used to wipe counters at 100 ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed the water pressure for the handwashing sink near the warewashing area, in the men's restroom, and in the women's restroom low. Observed no water water in handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink when the 3-compartment sink is using water.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of the burners. Observed outside of metal containers holding cookie crumbles and grits unclean to sight.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed excess food and grease build-up on the floors between equipment, appliances and on the floor of main kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “null”This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 17 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B87December 3, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed chlorine sanitizer in ware washing machine reading below 50ppm while being used during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed handwashing sinks next to grill and the warewashing area without paper towel or any hand drying provision. PIC stated that the shipment has not yet arrived.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed Belgian waffle batter and one tub of pancake batter stored uncovered in prep top cooler by grill. The lid on one of the pancake batter bins was cracked in multiple places, leaving the batter open. Observed one metal bowl with pancake batter in it stored uncovered on counter near grill.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed frozen raw patties stored directly on rack in reach in freezer without any wrapping or container holding it.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed single service items (to go containers) in open boxes stored in an uninsulated area where the AC unit is located.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed excess food build-up on the floors between equipment, appliances and in the floor of main kitchen area.
−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)”B89April 9, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed front paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink next to grill not dispensing paper towel. PIC stated that the towel dispenser battery died.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed lid to a container of buttermilk pancake batter cracked and missing a piece, leaving the container partially open, and placed under grill.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed one wiping cloth sitting in the handwashing sink upon arrival, and another wiping cloth sitting at the bottom of a prep top cooler. PIC stated that the cloths were used to sanitize counters.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed speaker system sitting on top of the food contact surface of a to-go lid in the main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Observed the bottom of prep top cooler behind grill unclean with liquid and food mixture.
−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 excess food build-up on the floors between equipment, appliances and in the floor of main kitchen area.
−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 29, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS food items holding at temperatures above 41F inside reach in cooler. Informed PIC all that RIC was holding at 66. Advised to remove all item in RIC to WIC. Reach in cooler should be 41 below for proper food safety. Advised PIC to ensure RIC cooler is operating properly before storing food, provide thermometer inside unit at all times. Advised to monitor and check food temperature daily.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed several food items not properly covered in WIC, prep table near grill and WIF. Informed PIC to cover all food items to prevent cross contamination. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed sanitizer buckets with water, no sanitizer. Informed and educated PIC on how to prepare sanitizer levels in bucket and sink.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed excess food build-up on equipment, appliance and floor of main kitchen area. Also observed food and grease build-up in the corners of the floor and wall junctures. Advised PIC that floors must be cleaned daily. Contact Health Department after scheduled deep cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “null”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 FS044-887168. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.