INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-174
1270 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.571.2339
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 300 live larvae observed in standing water at cove molding junction of wall in dish area. Approximately 20 ants on wall near back door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025062104 | Aug 6, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under and behind soda fountain nozzles.
Wiping cloth S&S sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 700ppm
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf in dish area. Manager separated to dry.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food Cut lemons stored under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Manager placed lemons on top shelf
Aug 6, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 12 observed on wall under 3 compartment sink. 6 observed on wall over 3 compartment sink. 5 observed on wall behind dish machine.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 300 live larvae observed in standing water at cove molding junction of wall in dish area. Approximately 20 ants on wall near back door.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked shell egg observed in egg container in reach in cooler at cookline. Manager discarded
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/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back of flip top cooler at cookline.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in walk in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed in shared dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain nozzles had buildup of food residue.
Open dumpster lid. Observed 2 dumpster lids open in shared dumpster area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed produce stored over pickle bucket in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance observed on wall under table by dish machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cookline. Operator placed on shelf.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in front hand sink. Manager removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Manager discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in box of ketchup packs. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in coolers at cookline
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles and gaskets soiled on reach in coolers on cookline. Food buildup under soda fountain nozzles. Food buildup on stand mixer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on prep table on cookline. Employee removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over pickles in walk in cooler. Manager moved pickles.
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The written procedure is incomplete, no name, title, signature, or date signed.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee wallet card certificates were not original documents
Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelving in walk in cooler being supported by metal food pans. Observed broken handle on microwave.
Aug 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate9 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. Chlorine tested twice at 0 ppm.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking shell eggs, did not change gloves or wash hands before performing other tasks
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed mold-like substance at prep sink
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in server station. Observed 1 live fly in hall near restrooms. Observed 1 live fly in stockroom. Observed 1 live fly in dining area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a case of individual butter packs in server area not held under refrigeration. Butter temperature was 74°F. Employee stated the butter had been out of the refrigerator for over 5 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes at 55°F, diced tomatoes at 48°F, ham at 47°F, butter packs at 74°F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe food debris built up on mixer head. Employee cleaned the debris off the mixer
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The written procedure is incomplete, no name, title, signature, or date signed.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Employee wallet card certificates were not original documents
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label in cabinet at server area
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents in storage area with mold-like substance.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drain line at bottom rear of ice machine draining directly onto the floor
Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelving in walk in cooler being supported by metal food pans. Observed broken handle on microwave.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris throughout the kitchen and dishwashing areas
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in both microwaves at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on all gaskets at all reach in refrigerators and freezers at cook line. Observed buildup of debris under soda fountain heads in server area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed IHOP garbage in open shared dumpster
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of unwashed produce stored over containers of ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server area, dispenser not working
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server areas
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo containers in floor, office door
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Coolers, equipment soiled throughout kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on freezer fan
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding) on reachin cooler on cookline Observed manager voluntarily discard
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pooled eggs kept on time temped 75 degrees F on cookline, 2 cups of pancake batter stored on cookline with no time make temped at 70 degrees F
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. See stop sale. Observed pooled eggs kept on time temped 75 degrees F on cookline, 2 cups of pancake batter stored on cookline with no time make temped at 70 degrees F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table on cookline Observed manager reheat to 166 degrees F
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Corrected observed manager print and post
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks store on prep table on cookline,service line, and back prep table Corrected observed employees remove and place in proper area
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating meal on service line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on freezer fan
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo Boxes stored on floor in dry storage Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket Corrected observed employee invert mop
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.