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Delaware (statewide), DE

IHOP Restaurant

496 Middletown Warwick Road

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Routine

Jun 5, 2026

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-501.112Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 29, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.112Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibilities of the Permit Holder

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 29, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 22, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.112Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 8-304.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Responsibilities of the Permit Holder

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

May 14, 2026

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Signage

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-302.12Food temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-501.110Food temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 8-301.11Other

Official wording

Prerequisite for Operation

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Aug 29, 2025

Violations recorded

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.16Other

Official wording

Drying Mops

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 17, 2024

No violations recorded

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Dec 17, 2024

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18Food temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

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