INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-92
3613 SW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.336.1839
Last inspected Mar 4, 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.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed : the outside curbed mop sink is full and overflowing to the center of the driveway and flowing away from the building to the far end of the parking lot. The manager states a plumber has already been called.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021028010 | Jun 14, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. The dispenser was filled and a bottle was added. ALSO, the paper towel dispenser at the same location would not dispense Paparella towels. A roll was set on the shelf overhead.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed : a sleeve of single serve lids stored on the floor, by the upstairs exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a jacket stored on the prep table next to the kitchen microwave. This was moved to the steps.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water in the dish pit. ALSO, standing water near the back door, at the corner.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : an open access hole in the wall, upstairs next to the air conditioner.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a scoop in a hot water well, 124° in the kitchen. ALSO, a scoop in a hot water well, 120° in the wait station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed : the family restroom lacks a hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area over the juice nozzles, in the wait station, has an accumulation of dried splash up. Staff started cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed : old labels on clean dishes, by the ice machine.
Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed : the pre-rinse sink, the water was not draining.
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : no proof of any training.
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed : the outside curbed mop sink is full and overflowing to the center of the driveway and flowing away from the building to the far end of the parking lot. The manager states a plumber has already been called.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed : cook line staff wiped gloved hands on pants and then handles spatula to scrape the flat top. The manager redirected the staff member to review hand washing.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the wait station line does not have any time as a public health control stickers that coincide with the current time period. Some are from Saturday. Corrected and adjusted stickers were printed for the remaining time for today, 2.5 hours left.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : no proof of any training.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed : clear clam shells for to go, stored on the floor in the upstairs closet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the fully closed back door.
Food stored on floor. Observed : a bulk bag of soda touching the floor in the upstairs storage.
Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed : quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket stored on the drop in ice cream bin on the wait station line. The sanitizer was moved below.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection 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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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed: pancake batter under time as a public health control, no time mark. An adjusted time mark was added to the batter.
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. Observed: multiple certificates are expired.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: a gap exists at the corner of the back door when closed. Staff was going to add foam again, it had worn away.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water in the dry storage area in the corner. This was mopped up bumpy staff.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: build up in the far left juice nozzle dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the ceiling tile and vents with water stains and dust accumulation, dining room.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed: the floor drain cover in front of the walk-in cooler s in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the outside mop sink area has a build up of grease.
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the reach-in cooler on the cook line, in the corner(flip top) cut tomato 47, shred cheese 48, liquid egg 51, chicken 48F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the link sausage on the metal grid on the flattop at 107-108F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: the hazardous clean up kit is empty, no written plan available. One was emailed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the ceiling tiles around the vents in the dining area have water marks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back corner of dry storage, on the way to the back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the outside mop sink area has an accumulation of grease and soil.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the cook line equipment, along the wall behind the reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork in a hot well on the cook line, 124F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: eye wash stored over bulk sodas upstairs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine internal white ice deflector is soiled.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed: the cook line floor lacking grout, not smooth.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around the door. Observed an accumulation of boxes outside the back door..
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building up in the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice machine nozzles is soiled.
Single-service articles/plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: the plates that are on the front wait station line on the way to the dining area, are not inverted. 2 were soiled and sent back to be washed.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: female staff portioning shredded cheese with bare hands. She added gloves as requested.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 1 plate on the cook line and 1 plate on the wait station with food debris. Bothe were moved to dish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the reach-in cooler at the corner of the cook line: shredded cheese 53, cut tomato 52, slice cheese 52. ALSO, in the 4 door reach-in cooler on the cook line: Pooled eggs 53, shredded cheese 52, these were on the left hand side of the 4 door. Also, wait station reach in cooler milk 46F.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: pancake batter and pooled eggs on the cook line lacking time marks. An adjusted time mark was added. The printer is not functioning properly, hand labels were made.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed: the outside mop sink with an accumulation of debris and wet cardboard in and around the mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: 2 tiles missing over guest tables in the right hand dining area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the back door has a gap at the bottom when closed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed not clear standing water in the back room corner by the door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed an ice pad in the bottom of the cook line reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area around the soda fountain is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old labels on food pans on the clean dish rack.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the equipment on the cook line has an accumulation of grease and debris.
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