INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-136
1915 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 863.326.1772
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Chicken wrapped clear wrap in pan over chicken fried steak in walk in freezer. Operator removed chicken from over beef.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small holes in the wall next to the beverage syrup rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on the reach in cooler doors
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. The bucket was removed from off the floor.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. In the kitchen across from the cook line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on the microwave is soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several small holes in the wall. Near the beverage syrup rack located next to the ice machine.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Across from the cook line.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher drying pans with a cloth. The manager corrected the employee to let the utensils air dry. Clear pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in water inside the yellow mop bucket. Maintenance supply room. The mop was removed.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 00 ppm. Technician came out and primed the dishwasher and trained the manager to prime the machine. 100 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. uttermilk batter (50F - Cold Holding); hamburgers (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (49F - Cold Holding); omelette steak (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. uttermilk batter (50F - Cold Holding); hamburgers (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (49F - Cold Holding); omelette steak (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Inside the reach in drawers on the cook line.
Water system not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2025. The current license was printed and displayed. February 1, 2026.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Chicken wrapped clear wrap in pan over chicken fried steak in walk in freezer. Operator removed chicken from over beef.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator turned containers on cook line face down.
Dec 18, 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on portion bags underneath prep table next to cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The manager cleaned the machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in the kitchen 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.