INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - 36-147
12801 S CLEVELAND AVE, Ft Myers FL 33907 · 239.274.0922
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk pancake batter (51 F - Cold Holding), on cooks line Operator returned to refrigerator to proper cold holding.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust at dinning area.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Vacuum breaker installed improperly on splitter added to mop sink.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing near dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Lean ice bucket not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored inverted.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage throughout dining area.
Multiple ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout dining area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dishmachine.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Jul 18, 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 on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Cardboard recycle broken with holes from two sides.
Ceiling tile show damage near by dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone.
Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; individually packaged chopped ham (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator ham placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed ham to walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored ice bucket inverted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by kitchen entrance.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink; commercially packaged frozen soup thawing in standing water. Operator removed frozen soup to walk-in cooler.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored ice bucket inverted.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign at time of inspection.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored single service food containers inverted.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Melted butter on cooks line stamped with a discard-by time of 12:05 PM at 3:00 PM. Exceeding the four hour maximum.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on the underside of shake blender on expo / server counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up over food in reach in freezer on cooks line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop resting on food in food container of cocoa powder.
Stored food not covered. Open box of chocolate chips not covered from potential of contamination on dry storage shelf.
Aug 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Dish operator was observed loading dirty dishes with gloved hands. Then proceeded to put away clean dishes with same gloves, with out washing hands. Operator spoke with employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (46F - Cold Holding) Ricotta stored on top shelf directly in front of walk in door. Recommended the operator move product to cooler part of walk in cooler
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dish employee wash gloved hands with sprayer at dishmachine. Inspector discussed proper hand washing procedures with the person in charge.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of black mold like substance in ice machine. Operator immediately cleaned and sanitized.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Dish machine operator washed hands without soap in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above ready to eat hash browns in tall four door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk pancake batter (51 F - Cold Holding), on cooks line Operator returned to refrigerator to proper cold holding.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to properly sanitize
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dish machine operator washed hands without soap in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish machine room. Operator refilled soap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on the ice curtain of ice machine at end of cooks line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop Isolde container of sliced peppers. Operator removed ramekin
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cooks line has a mold like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cooks line, operating provided hair net.
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