INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES -36014
802 S DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.873.0279
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blueberry compote 47f voluntary discard, cut tomatoes 44f re temped at 43f,turkey bacon 47f voluntary discard
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on counter over egg station. Operator placed phone in pocket during inspection.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on shelf with/over clean food containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board stored in kitchen at time of inspection. Blue cutting board
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal spatula in line cooks hand wash sink at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue liquid stored in dish room
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee pink fabric lunch box stored in walk in next to customer food at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at time of inspection. -Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls around kitchen equipment and prep tables are soiled at time of inspection.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on hanger in prep room at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator placed drink in employee food bin at time of inspection.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on wall hangers are stained at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf over prep surface next to stored spices. Operator moved phone during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around line cooks equipment at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed liquid butter alternative stored on floor by stairs leading up to office. Operator moved to shelf during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks stored in reach in cooler next to customer food. Operator moved employee drinks to container for employee food during inspection.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling during inspection
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used to repair handle for tall reach in cooler on cooks line during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled around equipment in kitchen and prep room/dish room during inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed opened case of fries on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of equipment on cooks line soiled with food debris/old grease during inspection
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados on cooks line already in food production with labels remaining on them. Operator removed avocados and washed them before returning them to the line during the inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen at time of inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil on cooks line not labeled during inspection.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen - observed microwave over egg station soiled with food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not available at hand wash sink in prep room. Employee replaced paper towels during inspection
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired in 2022.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep room
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados on cooks line with stickers still on. Operator removed avocados to wash before use
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen with food debris. Prep area behind mixer and across from mixer.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Item fell on floor and employee picked up without washing hands and changing gloves
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sliced mushrooms in cardboard box.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blueberry compote 47f voluntary discard, cut tomatoes 44f re temped at 43f,turkey bacon 47f voluntary discard
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy to establishment
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior of ice machine
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom doesn't have covered waste receptacle
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans on dry shelves in prep room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor around equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk-in soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Strawberries stored over cheese in walk-in
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