INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-117
West Alsobrook Street
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cook line.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/25
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield. Employee cleaned shield. Corrected On-Site
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dry storage, cook line, under dish machine, and in service station. Also observed soiled walls in dish.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on wall.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in upright unit next to hand wash station on cook line.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on cook line unit next to hand sink.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at front uncovered, manager covered filters. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in flip top unit on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in cooler next to dumpster.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), manager replaced chlorine. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet station cooler had accumulated water and right side door would not shut. Ambient temp 50f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: service call is in and items being held with time as a public health control **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish and storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed small syrup bottles being reused for various storage of condiments and chemicals Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet station cooler: diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (52F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued. Manager replaced items and time marked with 4 hour time stamp **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Items time marked time sticker from 8am to 12pm. Manager stated all product was switched put at 3pm. And manager relabeled with 3pm to 7pm sticker. Had manager add diced ham, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar and shredded cheddar jack to time as a public health control plan, as items were not listed **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet station cooler had accumulated water and right side door would not shut. Ambient temp 50f Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish and storage area Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to salt packets in dry storage Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted wires on ticket monitors and warmer on expo line Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed small syrup bottles being reused for various storage of condiments and chemicals Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station cooler Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddarjack, shredded cheddar Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet station cooler: diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (52F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued. Manager replaced items and time marked with 4 hour time stamp **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near electrical panels upon entrance to kitchen from dining area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under hand sink at front counter. **Also observed food debris between cookline equipment.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in four door unit on cookline.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic cup lids at front counter, manager inverted to comply. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed in Bain Marie container on clean dish storage shelf.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen and service station area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed following: Food debris between kitchen equipment, Debris under service station area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).