INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-88
1838 US HWY 1, Vero Beach FL 32960 · 772.569.8229
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed under hand wash sink next to dishwasher
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Stored food not covered. Hash browns
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due cold water turned off. Water temperature is too hot to wash hands. Manager turned on cold water.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 employees Expired November 2025
Plumbing system in disrepair. Sanitizer dispenser is not working at 3 bay sink and is constantly leaking water into sink when cold water is turned on at hand sink. Management has already notified Ecolab of issue and waiting in technician.
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes in walk in freezer
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pancake mix, French toast mix
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream 45f cold holding, salsa 52f cold holding,, placed in cooler 7:30am found at 9am advised to rapid chill, French toast mix 52f cold holding unsure if time placed in unit
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns 132f hot holding was placed there about 15 minutes advised to reheat
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on end of cook line ambient 52f cold holding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed under hand wash sink next to dishwasher
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French toast batter found at 55f. In cooler for 2 hours. Batter was moved to walk in freezer to rapid chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 127-140. Advised to reheat
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands with water in 3 comp. sink
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf with clean pans. Manager removed
Hole in or other damage to wall. In upstairs dry storage area. One hole in small closet/storage room. One hole in wall underneath wooden shelves
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and flat top
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler pipes covered in mold like substance
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers with cut ready to eat avocados in same container. Manager washed and separated
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cream cheese frosting in reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Waffle iron is soiled in old grease -soda nozzle in servers area soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes made yesterday
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Shield on ice bin. Manager cleaned
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cooks line. Beard guard was put on
Ice bin not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Freezer on cooks line
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach in freezer
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. Reading 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Past pool eggs 57f Waffle batter 53f Melon 50f Sausage links 50f Egg whites 51f Ham50f Bacon51f 6:30; found at 9:15 Salsa 57f Sour cream 51f Tomatoes 51f All cold holding for 3hours. Manager moved all items to walk in cooler to rapid chill
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line reach in coolers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled mold-like substance. Front entrance ceiling tiles are soiled in black mold like substance. Booth near kitchen is heavily soiled in black substance. Manager states it is from AC
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, under dish machine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in cup at servers station found at 118f.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Servers station hand sink needs a handwashing sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in coolers
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cooked cracked eggs then grabbed cooked bacon with the same gloves to apply to plate. Informed manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasteurized eggs 50F recommend to rapid chill. Rechecked eggs 45f applied to ice bath
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner
Employee's with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic food storage containers
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Placed roast beef and apples in the cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk in cooler. Tomatoes over portioned sauces
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Grits
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server station sink used as a dump sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over booth showing water damage
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in torn
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over waffle batter
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.