INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-193
1921 DAVIS BLVD, Naples FL 34104 · 239.793.0704
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B 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. 2.5 pounds of whipped butter on expo line held on time as public health control has a discard by time of 8:55 AM and was still out for service at 10:45 AM
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flat top holding grate sausage links (119 F - Hot Holding) operator placed sausage directly to flat top to heat for proper hot holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up,of debris on Waring blender where mixing cup engages motor
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on back prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks,line floor has a heavy build up of grease and food debris.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm). Operator discarded.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Butter held on expo line not time stamped when it was removed from refrigeration. Per operator butter has been out for three hours and it was time stamped during inspection. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-16-2025
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Kelly Ruffner 09-17-2020 and expired on 09-17-2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large Hobart mixer has buildup of food debris. Also, mold like substance inside soda nozzle at fountain station. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-16-2025
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine final rinse temperature only reaches 99 F.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in walk in cooler is ID'ed but stored with food served to guests.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At soda bibb rack.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large Hobart mixer has food debris buildup on the underside, per operatpr last used on Monday.
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After three attempts at the surface of the plate: Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipper well used for butter scoops solid with milk fats. Operatpr discarded water and refilled with fresh hot water
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink and no vacuum breakers are installed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large Hobart mixer has food debris buildup on the underside, per operatpr last used on Monday.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to wait station in back dining room.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Leptune, hired more than 60 days prior and does not have proof of training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf of cooks line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in three separate areas of the walk in cooler with food to be served to the public. Discussed with operator proper labeling and storage of personal food.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee with bare hands cut avocado and with bare hand push avocado from knife blade onto omelette. Discussed with manager and manager stoped employee and discarded avocado prior to being served to guest.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2.5 pounds of salmon in walk in cooler, with packaging clearly stating to remove from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing no longer frozen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2.5 pounds of whipped butter on expo line held on time as public health control has a discard by time of 8:55 AM and was still out for service at 10:45 AM
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. Whipped butter on expo line has a discard by time of 8:55 AM and was still out for service at 10:45 AM
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2.5 pounds of salmon in walk in cooler, with packaging clearly stating to remove from reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing no longer frozen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed line cook drinking from a container that had no lid/straw on cooks line. Discussed with cook and he left cooks line with drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and sweater on expo,line shelf with food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in dipper well water at 119 F. Operator replaced with water hot water.
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Server area has Acoustic ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several walls are in disrepair.
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Poached eggs With no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Server area has Acoustic ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door handle is broken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep areas of kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several walls are in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Operator had the cook to discard gloves, wash hands and place on new gloves.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in coolers on the line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets on the line.
Old food stuck to clean dishware next to the ware washing station. Operator removed the dirty plates to rewashed and sanitized.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Utensils in poor condition due to handles melted on two spatulas on the cook line.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 12 to 14 cracked eggs on the line. Operator voluntary discarded the broken eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on the Hobart mixer head across from the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gaskets.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting near the three compartment sink.
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.