INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-22
201 S FEDERAL HWY, Dania FL 33004 · 954.929.1529
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 12 visits since April 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect around mop sink, outside of kitchen area, manager killed flying insect, cleaned and sanitized area. Observed no drain cover at mop sink.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. On cook line, cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched pancake batter bucket and pan handles. Discussed with employee to change gloves and wash hands after cracking raw shell eggs. Cook removed gloves and washed hands and put new gloves on.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach in cooler on cook line, Turkey with expiration 8/17. Operator discarded turkey.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. shredded cheese (50F - ambient Cooling) in walk in cooler, operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen, pot roast (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated held in cooler less than two hours. Operator moved item to walk in cooler to chill.
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded cheese (50F - ambient Cooling) in walk in cooler, operator stated held in cooler overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line, spatula and dirty gloves stored on handwashing sink. Employee removed items from sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has grits, butter and cream cheese being held on time as a public health control, no written procedures. Emailed written procedures to operator.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In kitchen, in use knife rack soiled with grease and food debris
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Area around dumpster has accumulated trash and debris.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, in use utensils stored between equipment. Employee removed items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back room with ice machine, freezer doors soiled with mold like substance. Inside of coolers soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator started to organize
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet containers wet nesting on rack.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salsa cups. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On cook line, employee beverages stored in reach in cooler with food being served to customers. Employee moved drinks
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Employee wearing gloves cracked non pasteurized raw shells eggs, then grabbed two slices of ham and 3 clean plates to set customer orders, using same gloves, after manager ins, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee station-3 soiled glasses and one full glass of orange juice in front of sink, employee removed glasses.
Open dumpster lid. Outside garbage room. Employee closed.id.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line employee cleaned prep table, then grabbed with his hands hash browns to placed on grill, using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Unable to get proper temperatures of calibration.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC did not know how and why the thermometer should be calibrated. Provided procedures.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaning equipment storage rack, metallic wet containers stacked wet, employee removed from pile.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter by coffee station, employee removed.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris after cleaning. 1.Observed cheese residue on plates after coming out of the dish machine. Told operator to rewash and sanitize dishes. Operator complied. 2. Observed soiled plates with food residue after cleaning in cook line. Operator rewashed, rinsed and sanitized plates during inspection.
1.Ice buildup around walk-in freezer door. 2.Observed door not closing properly.
Single-service articles to go containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf in storage room on the second floor. Observed dust on the first container facing up. Operator discarded container and inverted stack of containers.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered in chest freezer. Operator covered
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth in cook line at 0ppm quaternary. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food storage container lid cracked or broken inside reach in cooler in cook line covering pancake batter. Operator discarded cracked lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table top Under flat grill in cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish machine. Operator removed old labels and sent back containers into dish machine to be rewashed and sanitized.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken inside reach in cooler in kitchen not covered. Operator covered
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary, operator remade solution to 200ppm quaternary.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and proceed to handle utensils. Operator instructed employee to removed gloves and wash hands, sanitize utensils
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked sausage in 4 door reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using wait station hand wash sink as dump sink. Discussed with operator and employee
Floor in disrepair. Observed in dining room next to kitchen entrance.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested at 0ppm quat. Operator remade sanitizer and retested at 400ppm
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Traulsen reach in cooler;Lower hash brown (47F cold holding )Upper reach in cooler; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (59F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed foods on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Case of Single-service articles ( cups /lids) improperly stored on floor in storage room on the 2nd floor.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken inside reach in cooler in cook line covering pancake batter. Operator covered
Interior of microwave has accumulation food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered inside chest freezer in kitchen. Operator covered
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Foods inside Victory freezer in cook line not frozen solid.
May 22, 2024Inspection 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 at back kitchen area. Operator provided.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles at kitchen area.
In-use icecream scoops stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at milkshake mixer; 82F. Operator replaced with container, no water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook-line. Operator inverted.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect around mop sink, outside of kitchen area, manager killed flying insect, cleaned and sanitized area. Observed no drain cover at mop sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing a gold bracelet, after manager instructed, employee removed.
Garbage can soiled. Women bathrooms
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by dishwasher area. No hot water provided, completely shut off
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
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