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IHOP #3307

1301 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple utensils hanging on clean utensil storage rack that had encrusted food debris on food contact portion of utensil. Items were removed and placed in soiled equipment line. Clean interior portions of the juice machine near attatched nozzle and rubber gaskets.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. - Observed deep tray of cooked bacon cooling in reach in cooler with closed lid that was cooked at 9:50am and at a temperature of 93F @ 2:00pm.

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 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans; large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed deep tray of cooked bacon cooling in reach in cooler with closed lid. When cooling cooked bacon place food item on either a sheet tray inside the walk in cooler of use a wider shallower pan to facilitate movement of cool air within and throughout the food. CDI by removing bacon from pan to sheet tray and placing in walk in freezer. .

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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed to go trays that were stored with food contact side up. CDI by inverting trays.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed chipped plates on server line. CDI by discarding plates.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 19, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food: SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food: Separation; Packaging; and Segregation; Priority; 0 points; Raw packaged salmon was stored above frozen liquid eggs (portioned and frozen in-house) in the walk-in freezer. Raw meats; seafood; poultry; etc shall be stored below ready-to-eat items such as pasteurized liquid eggs. Follow stacking order stickers that are posted in the kitchen. CDI-Salmon was moved below the eggs.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4-601.11(A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood-Contact Surfaces; and Utensils; Priority Foundation; Butter brushes stored with clean equipment observed with significant accumulation of food residue. Multiple plates stored below cook line observed splashed with food residue. CDI-Manager discarded the butter brushes and collected the plates to be cleaned in the dish machine.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-501.15 Cooling MethodsFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods; Priority Foundation; Several large containers of batter (contained eggs) were cooling in the walk-in cooler after preparation this morning. Containers were stacked together with lids firmly on each container. TCS food shall be cooled in small batches; thin layers; loosely covered to allow cold air flow; and spaced apart to allow cold air flow on all sides of the containers. CDI-Employee separated the containers and adjuted the lids to make them more loosely covered.

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 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food; Core; 0 points; A spray bottle of oil hung above the cooking area was not labeled. Containers holding food that is removed from original packaging and which is not easily recognizable shall be labeled with the common name of the food.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

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