INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-189
West Alsobrook Street
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning
- 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. Multiple runs 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with 400 ppm quat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine in kitchen. Drain pipe seems to be disconnected
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cooks line not inverted Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut fruit cup prep being performed under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Manager removed 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. Milk opened yesterday marked properly Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whisk attachment for Hobart mixer
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Right side of cooks line Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above mop sink area in back kitchen.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches next to soda boxes in dry storage area. Manager removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors on cook line heavily soiled with food debris under all equipment.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign on cook line.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler front counter reach in. Manager moved item. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3cp sink dish area.
- 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. Chlorine reading 0ppm. Manager changed gallon of chlorine.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went to front area for a drink and came back in kitchen without washing hands to continue cooking
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up and did not change gloves and wash hands.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in mop sink area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding) Manager placed ice bags on items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda nozzles front counter area soiled with mold like substance.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for Lactic Acid
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
- 16-48-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 3 dead roaches near mop sink 1 dead roach under prep table near Hobart mixer 1 dead roach under hot water heater 2 dead roaches under bag in box sodas 1 dead roach in coffee mug in dry storage **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: 2 dead roaches on dry storage room floor. 1 dead roach under cooks line. 2 dead roaches under front server station in lobby 1 dead roach under dry storage rack near walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 16-48-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 live roach on wall near prep table by office 6 live roaches in dry storage room on walls and under racks 1 live roach on wall near electric boxes in rear of kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: 1 live roach under outlet plate near Hobart mixer in kitchen 1 live roach under dry storage rack near walk in cooler in kitchen 1 live roach on cove moulding under prep table near Hobart mixer in kitchen 1 live roach on wall behind ice machine **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 3 dead roaches near mop sink 1 dead roach under prep table near Hobart mixer 1 dead roach under hot water heater 2 dead roaches under bag in box sodas 1 dead roach in coffee mug in dry storage **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
- 16-48-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies landing on flavored syrup dispensers under front server station Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 live fly near walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 live roach on wall near prep table by office 6 live roaches in dry storage room on walls and under racks 1 live roach on wall near electric boxes in rear of kitchen **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen End of cooks line
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fryer oil on floor in kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 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. 0ppm chlorine. Employee set up 3 compartment sink with 300ppm quat **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then went back to cooks line and put gloves on to begin cooking. Inspector educated **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies landing on flavored syrup dispensers under front server station Repeat Violation
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) manager put these item in an ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on clean dish rack soiled with old debris
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).