INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-11
6928 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33141 · 305.866.8961
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
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AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pancake batter inside of reach in cooler at cook line.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled container inside of hand wash sink near dish machine. Employee removed container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile near restroom showing water damage.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of breaded fish and beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near waffle station at cook line soiled with old food debris.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of black chest freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 hose bibbs at mop sink missing backflow preventer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers wet nesting on shelf near dish area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in ground area dish machine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed gaskets in reach in freezer soiled with old food debris. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on clean fryer basket on shelf. Employee rewashed fryer basket.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and began to handle clean utensils and engage in food preparation without washing hands. Employee and manager were coached on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pancake batter inside of reach in cooler at cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes at dish ware area and continued to touch clean containers and food items at cook line without washing hands. Employee and operator were coached on proper hand wash and glove change procedures.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle dirty dishes at dish ware area and continued to touch clean containers and food items at cook line without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee and operator were coached on proper hand wash and glove change procedures.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed Togo containers, Togo lids and portioning cups stored on floor at storage area on the second floor. Manager removed items off the floor.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellular phone stored on top of microwave at cook line. Employee removed cellular phone.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of left microwave soiled with old food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on clean container lids at dish ware area. Manager removed lids and placed to be washed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 clean containers at dish rack with old labels. Manager removed old labels.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 food containers broken.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located at the warewashing area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.