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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-89

With 6 inspections documented, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-89 maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in PUNTA GORDA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

1501 S TAMIAMI TRL

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13514855

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 130F at front counter dipping well. Operator placed hot water 176F from the coffee machine. Educated the operator of maintaining water at 135F or above. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at dumpster pad. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. GM: Jane Tanner, 10/14/2020.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwashing sink used only for handwashing and no other purpose. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Betty Lamb.

9/8/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10903952

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup inside the microwave oven above fryers at cookline.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside the basin of cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the spatula. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed incomplete document not signed by all employees. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

3/7/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10720347

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting melons at prep area with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint for the employee to place over their hair/head. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at Walk in Cooler.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw grounded beef over raw fish at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8775402

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on multiple cold holding unit handles.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching the ice at ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hasbrowns at 49F. Operator placed back in Reach in Cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage links 107F at Flat Grill. Operator placed on grill to reheat to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

3/6/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8531430

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exterior door of establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at front counter in water 128F. Educated the operator. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed missing end caps at prep/ware washing area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not covered and exposed to contaminants at wait station. Operator covered the coffee filters. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and then touching utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10/19/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8374631

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exterior door of establishment.
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water 81F.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed buttermilk pancake batter at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage 98F at Flat Grill. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Flat Grill. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed the document incomplete. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observe next to ice machine.