INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-170
4910 SPRUCE ST, Tampa FL 33607 · 813.288.8828
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pancake (54F - Cold Holding)on service line Observed employee discard
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food employee's training has been expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee working at cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's opened bottled drink stored in reach-in cooler over raw steaks and burger. Operator moved drink to office.
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Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical switch on wall above dish machine.
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator set up sanitizer in three-compartments sink and contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, then replaced gloves and handled clean plate without wash hands first. Employee picked up egg shells from floor, then replaced gloves and returned to cook food without wash hands. Discussed with manager about gloves changing and handwashing techniques at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of sliced tomato 45 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at dish machine area, temped 71 F.
Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Over reach-in cooler at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease on wall behind fryers at cook line.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in coolers handles at cook line.
Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line and dish machine area.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door sweeper torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked food containers and lids at clean food equipment storage shelves. Operator discarded some of the cracked lids at time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the microwave door at cook line.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed some reach in cooler handles are soiled on cooks line at time of inspection.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed employee cologne stored on shelf next to clean equipment and food containers. Operator move cologne at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line at time of inspection.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryers on cooks line are covered in oil one old food debris. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dinning area has dust buildup. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of 3 compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Box of bread stored on floor inside freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris and melted plastic lids. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign at hand wash sink is faded and unreadable. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line next to microwave is soiled with spilled liquid eggs in the bottom of reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line housing waffle irons. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Manger removed bucket and properly stored it. Priority: Basic
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Dishwasher had an empty bucket of chlorine connected to it. Management placed a full nickel of sanitizer to dishwasher. Retested at 100ppm of chlorine.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone while cooking without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used cell phone while cooking without changing gloves.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chemical test kit not used to check sanitizer inside dishwasher.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on small reach in cooler on cooks line has stains next to refrigerator/freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dining area have buildup of dust.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty bowls stored in next to clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on drain at end of cooks line.
Juice dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Interior of Juice dispenser on servers line has buildup of black mold like substance.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection.
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach bottle on prep table when starting inspection. Employee moved bottle.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. - No hot water at in establishment. New hot water heater is here awaiting the plumber to come and install on 2/14/2024.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink by door to walk in cooler. Employee refilled during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine during inspection.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed toilet paper/trash on floor in men's room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table/reach in on cooks line. Employee moved phone during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers stored on shelves over triple sink.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwaves on cooks line
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of Togo lids on floor in dry storage. Operator moved to shelf during inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pancake (54F - Cold Holding)on service line Observed employee discard
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pancake (54F - Cold Holding)on service line Observed employee discard
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 9 employees working at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cook-line Employee replaced paper towels
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store don prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove keys
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf above 3-compartment sink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed shortening stored on floor in dry storage room Observed employee place on shelf
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees placing gloves on with no hand washing between usage, corrected action taken, discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink sanitizer reading 0 ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk and liquid eggs not date marked, held over 24 hrs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by garbage can next to prep sink, employee removed garbage can during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on front service counter, corrected, employee removed drinks during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored in walk in cooler. Corrected, employee removed foods during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container lids not inverted on cooks line. Corrected, manager inverted items during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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