INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES
2840 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pancake batter.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright 1 door cooler: shredded cheese 51F, ham 48F, per manager items in cooler for unknown amount of time. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright 1 door cooler: shredded cheese 51F, ham 48F, per manager items in cooler for unknown amount of time. See stop sale.
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. No time mark on pancake batter on cook line. Per manager batter set out approximately 30 mins. Marked item for time during inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near prep table.
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Ice bucket not inverted. Manager inverted bucket during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old sticker on pancake batter dispenser.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In 4 door reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of 4 door reach-in-cooler.
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Steak 47F American cheese 47F Pumpkin pancake batter 66F Country gravy 51F.. Observed Liquid egg cold holding for less than 4 hours at 66F. Operator placed food item inside reach in cooler during time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken at floor next to food prep table in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of liquid butter stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator properly placed food item during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets accumulated with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box boxes containing catering trays and paper food containers stored on floor inside dry storage area. Operator properly placed boxes during time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers soiled with grease and food debris
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed grease trap on cook line overflowing onto floor. Employees are not able to walk through.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food item cold holding less than 4 hours: Diced tomatoes 47F. Operator placed tomatoes inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils facing up on drying dish rack.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes during time of inspection. I informed operator to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean dish pans with old labels stuck to them.
Dec 17, 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of bacon inside bottom reach in cooler on cook line.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom facility not clean. Trash on floor and toilet seat not clean in women's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding underneath handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed cream cheese icing and creamy shortening on floor in dry storage area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored upright at server prep table.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed cardboard box being used as trash can near griddles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained throughout kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing and or broken across from office, in front of walk in cooler and near 3 compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24. GM printed during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door and side employee entrance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind stand up reach in cooler and in front of office.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in front of griddle area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 133F, servers area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
Light not functioning. Observed light burned out in front of walk in freezer, across from office and back also back of kitchen near hand washing sink.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at any of the handwashing sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled grease and food behind waffle irons.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at handwash sink near office.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pancake batter in walk in cooler not date marked. GM placed label on pancake batter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not stored inverted in servers area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff no hair restraint cooking. Employee put on hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floors throughout the kitchen area with food and paper.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer bucket under grill with WC full of debris. GM disposed of water and initiated clean water with sanitizing solution.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in reach in cooler, no slit to allow oxygen
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pancake batter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut watermelon in walk in cooler no date.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food container in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in walls near baseboards in several areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven with grease build up and debris cooks line.
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