INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-84
7944 W SAMPLE RD, Margate FL 33065 · 954.340.6500
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed by mop sink area, separate from kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021020689 | Mar 22, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2020039395 | Jul 24, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $120 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed by mop sink area, separate from kitchen.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 1. Walk in cooler; prepped hash browns not separated per manufacturer instructions. Operator separated.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust above hostess area.
Cook line employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled and has accumulation of debris, throughout establishment.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 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. Employee grabbed a raw shell egg with gloved hand inside cooler, then cracked the egg over the pan to make scrambled eggs. Employee continued to grab a clean plate with the same glove hand to plate another food item with no prior handwash or change of gloves.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server wipe their face with there hands before immediately touching a clean plate containing food and delivering it to customer. No handwash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler over ready to eat foods (pickle container). Operator moved and reorganized
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 shell egg cracked and left exposed inside 4 door reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Observed 1 shell egg cracked and exposed inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top (small); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); pot roast (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed food items overfilled. Operator moved items to reach in freezer.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hashbrown not cooled as per instructions on container. Hashbrowns not spaced at least an inch apart.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected, now operating at 100ppm
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on line cook preparing food behind grill.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed empty plastic drinking containers in sanitizer bucket next to triple sink area. Operator removed.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on front prep counter next to food bags. Operator removed drink
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen contains food debris. Operator cleaned microwave
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade solution. Quat tested 200 ppm
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Reviewed big 6 with operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at men's rest room hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. mold like substance in back ice machine. Operator cleaned
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen mini flip top cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at back dish wrack. Operator stored clean dishes properly
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Operator began cleaning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at back dish wrack. Operator removed old labels
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)operator replaced solution. Quaternary solution tested 200ppm
Dec 4, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb parallel to ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at storage area.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with creamy shortening stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with napkins stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed container with unwashed bananas stored over hotdogs in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly.
Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a spatula with deep chipped. Operator discarded at will.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.** Raw tenderized beef over unpackaged fish patty. Operator properly stored
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen flip top soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled grease
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displaying 2023 license. Operator displayed 2024 license
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on kitchen flip top cooler heavily grooved.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen- solution dirty. Operator changed solution
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait station uncovered. Operator covered
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operated attempted to prime to sanitizer, sanitizer would not prime. Operator called for service. Tech arrived at time of inspection. Dish machine retested at 100ppm
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 with gloved hands, then proceed to handle utensils/oil bottle without changing gloves. Operator instructed to employee to wash hands and change gloves, replace utensils
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes prepared at 8:30 (9:15) (50F); diced tomatoes (10:45) (50F - Cooling) being cooled inside of portion cups inside of a pan in a flip top cooler that is consistently being opened. Operator moved diced tomatoes to walk in freezer to quick chill
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with clean equipment in prep area. Operator instructed employee to remove
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in service station 100 ppm. Operator remade solution to 200 ppm
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Fliptop unit cutting board has grooves and discoloration.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf to side of cook line with clean plates. Employee removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Areas of floor around booth legs in dining room have food debris / trash buildup along wall sides.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Fliptop unit cutting board has heavy grooves and slight discoloration.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Juice dispenser drain has water and juice buildup. Employee dumped and cleaned.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All sanitizer buckets reading below minimum 272ppm strength for Ecolab Sink and Surface solution. Manager remade all buckets to corrected strength between 272-700ppm.
Sep 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 on cook line cracked raw shell eggs, handled knife, and cut raw peppers without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager and employees correct procedure for hand washing and employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In cook line reach in freezer, container of individually portioned and unwrapped raw philly steak above container of portioned cooked potatoes. Manager moved steak to bottom shelf of freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In upstairs employee restroom. Manager replaced.
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. No signature form available for one new employee. Form provided to be completed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In upstairs employee restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line fliptop has grooves and discoloration.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled water on floor in upstairs storage. Manager moved cases onto rack.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in cook line fliptop still have stickers on.
Wiping cloth Sink and Sanitizer compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All sanitizer buckets reading 170ppm Sink and Sanitizer which is below required level on test kit. Manager remade all buckets using chlorine at correct 100ppm.
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