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Ihop

CCutting Edge

9976 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria 85383

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-56564

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

59
Poor

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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An inspection on Apr 8, 2026 found violations at the county's most serious (D-equivalent) level. Scores are held in the “Poor” band for 6 months after such events — until Oct 5, 2026, assuming no further incidents. How scoring works

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1000602023202420252026Aug 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 13, 2023 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Mar 4, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 24, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2026 — Routine — score 54 (3 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 7, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)70
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 7, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was communication and training staff on proper cooling methods, which resulted in the violation.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: when to wash, hair restraints, air drying, 1 inch air gap

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-702.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed cook take small pan from cook line, rinse at scrap station in warewashing area, dry with a dish towel, and proceed to take to cook line for use without washing and sanitizing. Observed several dishes on clean racks stacked on each other with, water droplets, food residue, date stickers, and sticky residue. All food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, clean to sight and touch, and air dried before use. Person in charge had staff place in mechanical warewashing unit for proper washing and sanitizing. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-702.11 - Priority: Cleaned and Sanitized Before Use After Cleaning. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Repeat Violation Blanched bacon in metal trays, date marked from 2:48am, with an internal temperature ranging 45-50*F. Person in charge stated bacon was cooked today and were placed in an active state of cooling over 6 hours prior to inspection. Cooling process should be completed in a total of 6 hours. Foods should reach an internal temperature of 70*F or below within 2 hours of reaching 135*F and within 4 hours of reaching 70*F temperature should reach 41*F or below. Bacon voluntarily discarded. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Discussed cooling times and temperatures and cooling methods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Apr 8, 2026Routine3 priority1 coreD

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.After discussion with the person in charge, it has been determined that the root cause of the violation was proper knowledge of policies and procedures, which resulted in the violations. Trainings will be implemented to ensure staff are aware of proper procedures and food safety. Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: priming of warewashing machine, usage of test strips, plumbing for warewashing unit, storage of in use utensils, separation of foods

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Blanched bacon in metal trays, date marked from 4am and 8am, with an internal temperature ranging 45-60*F. One pan was a 6-inch pan. Person in charge stated bacon was cooked today and were placed in an active state of cooling over 6 hours prior to inspection. Cooling process should be completed in a total of 6 hours. Foods should reach an internal temperature of 70*F or below within 2 hours of reaching 135*F and within 4 hours of reaching 70*F temperature should reach 41*F or below. Bacon voluntarily discarded. Discussed cooling times and temperatures and cooling methods. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Pulled pork, bacon, pot roast, crepes, turkey breast, sliced cherry tomatoes, spinach, diced chicken, shredded cheddar, deli ham on reach-in unit and drawers on cook line with an internal temperature of 46-56*F. Person in charge mentioned foods were placed in the unit over 4hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature-controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Recommend checking temperature logs before utilizing refrigeration units. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed rehydrated hashbrowns in container on counter with discard time for 2 hours past time marked. Foods being held with time control should be properly labeled and discarded at the right time. Person in charge discarded of hashbrowns. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Reach-in near grill with an ambient temperature of 47*F. Cold holding drawers under grill with an ambient temperature of 57*F. Person in charge placed work orders, out of order signs, and will hold foods designated for units in neighboring refrigeration at 41*F or below. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: 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.

2025

Oct 24, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed importance of adequate air circulation in cold holding units, discussed importance of not overfilling containers inside makeline units.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Employee observed cracking eggs with gloved hand and touched the raw egg in the pan to remove fallen egg shells, they then wiped gloves on apron and grabbed cooked sausage and bacon to plate. The employee was asked to remove gloves, wash hands and put new clean gloves on before continuing. The cooked sausage and bacon that was touched with contaminated gloves were discarded. PIC coached the employee and shared examples of when to wash hands and glove use limitations. Employee properly washed hands and put on clean gloves before plating. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Jun 10, 2025Routine1 coreA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Areas behind equipment observed with grease and food debris, also observed organic matter build-up around hand washing sinks. Please clean these areas and maintain clean.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: 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.

Mar 4, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed a chlorine dishwasher with 0ppm of chlorine concentration after final rinse. Plates were being washed at time of inspection. Chlorine test strips were available and easily accessible. PIC primed the dishwasher, each time, there was 0ppm of chlorine after final rinse. PIC called for service at time of inspection. The ultrasan container feeding the dishwasher was low, PIC stated that there will be more delivered the following day. Advised PIC to use the 3-compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed. The quat dispenser a 3-compartment sink was dispensing proper quat concentration between 200-400. PIC set up the sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink and advised staff to sanitize all dishes at the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

A container of raw chicken in small portioned bags, and two containers of cooked sausage observed with internal temperature of 48*F while being cold held inside the refrigerated drawers below the flat-top. Per PIC, both products had been inside the unit a day prior to this inspection. The ambient temperature of the unit was also 48*F according to thermometers inside. PIC voluntarily discarded both products. Establishment has many other cold holding units to use. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

2024

Oct 24, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Griddle scrapers stored in crevive between grills. The area is encrusted with debris, not cleaned every 4 hours and is not a clean surface for in-use utensils. PIC will have the scrapers washed and stored in manner that helps prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Mechanical mixer observed with encrusted food deposits on bowl, beater, and cover. The mixer had a bag around showing that it was clean and ready to use. PIC assigned staff to clean the mixer at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Aug 22, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA+

This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Signer: Ted Vall,Award: Cutting Edge A+

2023

Nov 13, 2023Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed date marking**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: 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 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Sonia C.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ----- Observed there to be no hand washing soap at the two hand washing sinks located nearest to the ice machine (One sink is on the cook line side and the other on the food prep side, separated by wall. PIC stocked both sinks with soap at time of inspection. Hand soap/cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands. Please keep all hand washing sinks stocked with soap and paper towels at all time. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ----- Observed food debris on multiple metal containers that were stacked and stored as clean at clean dish storage area across from mixer. Multiple lids were also observed with food debris while being stored as clean. Person in charge took all dirty containers and lids to the dish washer to be properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried before returning them to storage. Some of the containers were stacked while wet. Discussed importance of air drying to prevent bacterial growth. Reviewed with PIC and employees that all dishes/utensils/food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch before placing them in storage. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Aug 9, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Handwashing sink nearest to ice machine observed draining slowly, please repair prior to next inspection**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Sonia C.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →