INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES -36014
With 6 inspections documented, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES -36014 maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file
South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/6/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13606491
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 4 basic
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pink fabric lunch box stored in walk in next to customer food at time of inspection.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at time of inspection. -Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls around kitchen equipment and prep tables are soiled at time of inspection.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on shelf with/over clean food containers.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board stored in kitchen at time of inspection. Blue cutting board Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal spatula in line cooks hand wash sink at time of inspection.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue liquid stored in dish room
8/11/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10913267
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at time of inspection.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator placed drink in employee food bin at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on hanger in prep room at time of inspection.
1/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8846249
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf over prep surface next to stored spices. Operator moved phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around line cooks equipment at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid butter alternative stored on floor by stairs leading up to office. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored in reach in cooler next to customer food. Operator moved employee drinks to container for employee food during inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on wall hangers are stained at time of inspection.
7/31/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8756607
Met Inspection Standards8 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling during inspection
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used to repair handle for tall reach in cooler on cooks line during inspection
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled around equipment in kitchen and prep room/dish room during inspection
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed opened case of fries on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of equipment on cooks line soiled with food debris/old grease during inspection
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados on cooks line already in food production with labels remaining on them. Operator removed avocados and washed them before returning them to the line during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen at time of inspection Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil on cooks line not labeled during inspection.
12/18/2023· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8443345
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 4 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired in 2022. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep room
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados on cooks line with stickers still on. Operator removed avocados to wash before use **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen with food debris. Prep area behind mixer and across from mixer.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen - observed microwave over egg station soiled with food debris
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not available at hand wash sink in prep room. Employee replaced paper towels during inspection Corrected On-Site
7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8367273
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 2 int, 7 basic
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom doesn't have covered waste receptacle
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep station Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans on dry shelves in prep room
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor around equipment soiled Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk-in soiled
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries stored over cheese in walk-in
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Item fell on floor and employee picked up without washing hands and changing gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sliced mushrooms in cardboard box.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blueberry compote 47f voluntary discard, cut tomatoes 44f re temped at 43f ,turkey bacon 47f voluntary discard
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy to establishment
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of ice machine