Ihop
A+Cutting Edge1230 N 51st Ave, Phoenix 85043
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-02050
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Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 13, 2026Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Reviewed approved cooling methods with the person in charge: dividing food into shallow pans, using ice-water baths, or addingice as an ingredient. Reviewed cooling requirements for TCS foods - two-stage process: reduce food temperature from 135°F to70°F within 2 hours, and to 41°F or below within an additional 4 hours, for a total of 6 hours.
Inspector's notes
-- Observed establishment utilizing hanging sticky glue trap for flying insects near dishwashing area. Discussed approved design criteria for pest control devices with the PIC: Devices used to electrocute or stun flying insects must be designed to retain the insects within the device, the device must not be installed directly over food preparation areas, and they must be positioned so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from falling or being propelled onto exposed food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, linens, and unwrapped single-service items. The person in charge removed the hanging fly trap at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
Apr 20, 2026Routine2 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Reminders/Discussions: Unless wearing gloves, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish and/or artificial fingernails while working with exposed foods (FDA Food Code. 2-302.11).
Inspector's notes
-- In low profile reach-in drawer, observed metal container of raw shelled eggs being stored above container of flour and corn tortillas. Reviewed food storage hierrachy with the person in charge: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-302.11 (A3-8) - Core: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
-- Observed multiple areas in floors, walls, and ceilings in disrepair at the time of inspection: • There are damaged and missing floor tiles observed throughout the kitchen • Dishwashing equipment stand is starting to detach from wall, • Multiple damaged ceiling tiles • Damaged grout in floor tiles. Floors, walls, ceilings, and attached equipment must be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Nov 13, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.
Jun 26, 2025RoutinecleanA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when-to-wash requirements, cups in top portion of prep coolers and adhereance to fill line, air gap requirements for drain lines, and hand wash station maintenance.
Apr 15, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Apr 8, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding with plastic cups, fill-line, and top portion of prep coolers.
Inspector's notes
Over 15 live small flies observed in ware wash area - on ceiling and below sinks. Please have pest control administered within 10 days prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine2 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed minor facility maintenance.
Inspector's notes
Wiping cloths stored in a solution that had no detectable sink and surface sanitizer (tested with both establishment- provided and inspector-provided test strips). New solutions were placed in all of the wiping cloth buckets. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Inspector's notes
There is a heavy accumulation of food scraps and other debris behind the equipment on the cook line, SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jul 11, 2024Routine2 coreA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed use of time as a public health control with hash brown potatoes.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an "A+" grade.
Inspector's notes
The drainpipe on the evaporator coil unit in the walk-in refrigerator is leaking. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
There is a heavy accumulation of food scraps and other debris behind the equipment on the cook line. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Mar 5, 2024Routine2 coreA+
Discussed approved connections at mop/utility sink faucets and provided Department guidance document via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The inspection report was emailed.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Nicole Jones
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing -- Vacuum packed salmon in intact packaging was thawing in a refrigerated drawer on the cook line. Salmon was labeled to indicate that it was to be kept frozen until time of use. The salmon was removed from the vacuum packaging and placed in a pan to complete thawing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces -- There is a heavy accumulation of dust and soil on the heating units in the pass-through window. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 30, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed monitoring of cold holding in upper portion of prep coolers and use of plastic cups. Also discussed use of fill-line, time control for butter packets, and air gap requirements for drain lines.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Irvine Montes
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →