INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-155
1101 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954.567.9687
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns at 48-50F. Cooling overnight for more than 6 hrs, item never reached 41F.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 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. The bucket was changed and the machine primed. Solution corrected to 100ppm Chlorine
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line reach in cooler, turkey bacon (47F - Cold Holding); hollandaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); steak strips (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the refrigerator overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line reach in cooler, turkey bacon (47F - Cold Holding); hollandaise sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); steak strips (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the refrigerator overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. The spray bottle of cleaner was stored with the clean pots and pans. The chemical was moved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the men's restroom, the dispenser is not functioning.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under the prep sink, a spray bottle of cleaner was not labeled. The manager labeled during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the soda dispenser, the area behind the nozzles is soiled with a black green substance. The area was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and handled plates with ready to eat foods, without washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. Discussed with operator and employee
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of oven cleaner stored in drink holder on cook line above clean plates. Operator removed and properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler stored above restaurant food on shelf. Operator put in pan and moved to bottom shelf corner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket at cook line flip top cooler soiled
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cookline freezer - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat impossible burgers and potato fries in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored all items properly.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added sanitizing solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Employee personal items (dip) stored on dish machine area shelf. Employee removed item.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease buildup on floor around fryers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo area utensils in water - unit #1 130F, unit #2 117F. Operator changed out water. 135-139F.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Four door cooler at 9:25am cheese 51F (ambient cooling since 8:55am) to 51F at 9:55am. at 9:30am ham 49F (cooling since 8:55am)to 50F at 9:55am. at 9:30am hollandaise sauce 49 F (ambient cooling since 8:55am) to 53F at 9:55am. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in 4 hours will not occur. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to properly cool
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter, Mellons using TPHC. Operator unable to provide written plan at time of inspection. Provided handout to operator. Operator filled out
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop stored in water at 126F. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized utensils, and drained water solution
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave at kitchen cookline. Operator cleaned microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on storage shelf in kitchen. Operator cleaned
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under handwashing sink dripping water.
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns at 48-50F. Cooling overnight for more than 6 hrs, item never reached 41F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 8 packages of steak tips 44-53F, not portioned or placed in cooler today. Additionally, observed cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns at 48-50F. Cooling overnight for more than 6 hrs, item never reached 41F. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 8 packages of steak tips 44-53F not portioned or placed in cooler today. Observed raw bacon at 59F. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with debris.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open cup at server station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers at ware washing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 120F at front counter. Operator changed out water now 153F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in microwave at server station.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach-in freezer. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters and single serve boxes. Operator turned filters over.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut melon uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under handwashing sink dripping water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 2 cans pesticide by triple sink. Operator removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under cookline hand sink.
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