INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - 36-196
1350 S WALNUT ST, Starke FL 32091 · 904.368.9945
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach with observed cut pieces at 72F above fill line in fliptop. Person in charge discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022019033 | Apr 13, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer on cook line, opened container of raw Philly steak meat over opened container of breaded raw fish. Operator switched storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris build up on cookline equipment. Hash brown former attached to flat top grill. Microwave interior with old food debris. Not in use flat top grill with accumulation of spilled food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over warewashing area, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris on floor around dish machine.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Waitstation line ice cream spoon in standing water of 128F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of pass through window ledge over flat top grill with food debris build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at base of wait station reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads stored on the floor by mop sink. Operator hung mops to dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer solution on waitstation line, sink and surface at 0ppm. Operator provided new solution at proper ppm.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At pass through window, hash browns (97F - Hot Holding) operator placed back on to grill; hash browns second temperature (167F - Hot Holding)
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hung on bulk ice bin not inverted or covered.
Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor along wall by mop sink with build up leaked chemical. Employee cleaned spilled substance. Ceiling tile in dining room over silverware rolling station with water damage and mold like substance observed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line with debris build up on top plate. Operator cleaned.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled utensils and then coffee for customers with no hand wash between. Operator had conversation with employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up around ceiling light fixtures in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water at 129F on waitstation line. Operator emptied and replaced water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters with debris build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the base of the waitstation reach in cooler, operator has placed repair calls and is having waitstaff wipe out base at intervals.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer light not functioning, per operator has placed service call and provided standing light.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. In the walk in cooler, hashbrowns (52/50/53F - Cold Holding) stored in sealed plastic containers cooling over night. Operator separated to discard.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler, hashbrowns (52/50/53F - Cold Holding) stored in sealed plastic containers cooling over night. Operator separated to discard.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired food manager certificate expired on 5/23/2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks store on server station to roll silverware.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf of the cook line with build up of food debris on the top of the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build,dump of hood filters over fryers. Operator has employee actively in the process of cleaning the hood filters. Two door reach in freezer bottom door gasket with mold like substance build up. Juice dispenser and soda dispenser on the waitstation line have build up of mold like substance on the underside of the dispensers behind the nozzles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Waitstation reach in cooler with standing water at the base. Operator has reached out for maintenance.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at wait station, milk opened sometime yesterday not dated. Employee stated they use date marked on container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, dicer has food debris.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two employees present, hired less than 60 days, no proof available.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no beard guard.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, microwave on small reach-in freezer, top plate in interior has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flattop has build up. Gasket on reach-in cooler at wait station soiled. Operator stated new gasket has been ordered.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw beef with gloved hands, then handle clean plate and pancakes without hand wash and change of gloves. Spoke to employee during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach with observed cut pieces at 72F above fill line in fliptop. Person in charge discarded.
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. Hash browns precooked held on time with no time mark. Person in charge added during inspection.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Lid to seasoning shaker with cracked edge, missing pieces. Person in charge replaced.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer with debris buildup. Soda plates and juice plate at dispensers in front counter with debris buildup. Stovetop with debris buildup.
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.