INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-167
11111 N DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813.962.1102
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects or other pests. 3 live maggots inside right side of kitchen prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized prep sink during time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024054021 | Sep 10, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm due to replacement of new chlorine sanitizer. Manager primed Dish machine, chlorine sanitizer remeasured at 100ppm during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing time marking for butter packets at service station Reach in cooler. Employee added time during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at service station. Manager provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Located inside and external wall of Walk in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in center Reach in cooler adjacent to egg station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located at pipes beneath Dish machine.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection 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. Some cracked plastic containers located on in dish pit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside mop bucket adjacent to Walk in cooler. Manager stored mop to dry properly during time of inspection.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over bell peppers in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated shell eggs to an approved location during time of inspection.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee touched cutlery that fell on floor then grabbed plates for service. Discussed with employee to always wash hands after touching anything soiled or changing tasks. Employee washed hands then proceed to serve customers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzle on front service line soiled with slime. Operator removed and cleaned nozzle in Dish machine during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack in dish pit. Operator removed some wet equipment to be rehashed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken container lid inside Walk in cooler. Operator discarded during time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Single service container used for chocolate chips on service line. Operator replaced single service container with spoon.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on front line cook. Operator replaced sign during time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment, fryers soiled with debris.
Sep 10, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Waffle-makers heavily soiled on front line cook.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on front line cook soiled. Underside of Microwave shelf over waffle-maker heavily soiled on front line cook. Exterior of microwave over waffle-maker soiled on front line cook. Service drain on service line by coffee makers heavily soiled. Operator cleaned drain during time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceilings in front cook line heavily soiled behind and between equipment. Some vents and ceiling tiles are soiled in dining room area by small service point of sale station. Floor beneath Dish machine soiled with debris. Floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup soiled in dry storage room. Operator started cleaning during time of inspection.
Sep 10, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies inside right compartment of kitchen 2 compartment prep sink. 18 live flies on wall beneath Dish machine.
Presence of insects or other pests. 3 live maggots inside right side of kitchen prep sink. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized prep sink during time of inspection.
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. Raw breaded chicken stored over raw beef on front line Reach in freezer. Operator rearranged all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 97F at 9:45am reheated to 146F at 9:52am, sausage links 124F at 9:45am reheated to 140F at 9:52am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Waffle-makers heavily soiled on front line cook.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located on interior of ice machine lid.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located in dish pit area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up on front cook line Reach in freezer and reach in egg-holder. Ice built-up in Reach in cooler for butter on front service line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on front line cook soiled. Underside of Microwave shelf over waffle-maker heavily soiled on front line cook. Exterior of microwave over waffle-maker soiled on front line cook. Service drain on service line by coffee makers heavily soiled. Operator cleaned drain during time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean equipment in dish pit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Hoshizaki brand Reach in cooler has water on bottom shelf. Left cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceilings in front cook line heavily soiled behind and between equipment. Some vents and ceiling tiles are soiled in dining room area by small service point of sale station. Floor beneath Dish machine soiled with debris. Floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup soiled in dry storage room. Operator started cleaning during time of inspection.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling overtop flat top grill.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath fryer station on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation. Avocado inside reach in cooler across from flat top grill has sticker on it.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside middle refrigerator on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to reach in cooler across from flat top is soiled with old food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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