INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-49
4160 W STATE RD 520, Cocoa FL 32926 · 321.631.3414
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped butter on wait station line past four time limit. 6:13 to 10:13am found at 3:50pm. See stop sale
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021038513 | Jul 14, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns stored on cook line at 60F for 2 hours. Operator placed them in freezer to rapid chill. New temp 42F.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while prepping food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored above ready to eat veggies in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Salmon stored in reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed in package.
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. Raw Salmon stored in reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed in package. Operator discarded
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Above steam table in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets on cook line soiled -exterior and around nozzles of soda machine and orange juice dispenser in dining room.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under microwave in kitchen
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 Reading 0 ppm
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was provided with a time as public health control form for pancake batter. Operator filled out the form.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and vape stored on shelf next to liquid butter bottles. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Above steam table in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets on cook line soiled -exterior and around nozzles of soda machine and orange juice dispenser in dining room.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under microwave in kitchen
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped butter on wait station line past four time limit. 6:13 to 10:13am found at 3:50pm. See stop sale
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 wait station line time mark to discard at 10:13am found at 3:50pm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle in handwashing sink on cookline. Operator removed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator fixed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers interior and shelves soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box stored on floor. Operator removed.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dining room area and kitchen vents soiled, outside of food service equipment soiled, behind and underneath equipment soiled, walls soiled, walk in cooler floor and kitchen/ dish area floor soiled.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection 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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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Hood filters in kitchen soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior in kitchen and shelves soiled.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 broken whole shell eggs in storage containers
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under and behind equipments floors and walls soiled. Baseboard/cove molding missing near back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area, bottom with frozen water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior floor mixer and side of equipment in prep area and cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line with standing water and old food debris.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened pans of product on reach in freezer cooks line, fish stored below raw beef Pattie's.corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. reheated rehydrated hash brown potatoes, holding under heat lights (119-117F), placed back on grill to rapid reheat the hash browns, stated they where placed on top approx 15-20 prior. Retemped after 10 mins 192°
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Air vent repair to ceiling, not smooth and easily cleanable area, tape used for repairs, upstairs dry stock room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room area over cashier
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Upstairs cabinet storage of cleaned equipment with chemicals and paint cans.
Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Shelf with cleaned equipment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line without hair restraint, corr3cted
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine and water heater, old debris in place, corrected
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Between prep and cooks line area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of bulk pancake mix stored need clean dish storage, bags becoming soiled and weak for splash of wet dishes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer holding ice cream front area, walk in freezer
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of plastic wrapped case of bottled water, corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment legs soiled near floor level, bottom shelves of prep tables soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Washed avocados with stickers still attached on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of 4 door reach in cooler and make table soiled on cooks line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened cases of paper products in upstairs stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen items thawing on standing water to thaw, corrected
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler, open and partial cases of unwashed produce stored over prepped ready to eat items on right shelf.
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