ISLAND PANCAKE HOUSE
950 N COURTENAY PKWY STE 18, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 6034908276
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insects: 19 in dish room. 3 at service station adjacent to dish room. 5 at service station nearest office
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026032094 | May 7, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. 0ppm
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. All wares put through dish machine are not properly sanitized and placed on clean racks. All wares used must be sanitized.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on same shelf as Togo containers
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. New hire signed form
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of doors
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Utensils in standing water at 82°F
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on countertop of service stations are not protected.
May 7, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insects: 19 in dish room. 3 at service station adjacent to dish room. 5 at service station nearest office
May 6, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table in kitchen
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live flying insects: 19 in dish room. 3 at service station adjacent to dish room. 5 at service station nearest office
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. In converted storage room for tools. In corner under tool chest is a pile of torn up cardboard, drywall and paper products. Directly next to a wall that has been boarded and foamed. Operator stated that this was an access point previously.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator has been returning butter packets left out on counter during service hours back into reach-in coolers at end of day and reusing on consecutive days.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Operator has been returning butter packets left out on counter during service hours back into reach-in coolers at end of day and reusing on consecutive days.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms in office and between office and kitchen do not fully close under own weight
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Cove molding in multiple areas is peeling away from walls. Ceiling hanging down in office restroom. Multiple ceiling tiles have a buildup of dust around vents. Mold like substance on tile over dish machine. Holes in walls and ceiling around pipes.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Equipment and ware storage racks are rusted
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches throughout building.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under equipment have an egregious buildup of debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance. Reach-in cooler with bags of liquid eggs. Shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers and aluminum pans stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe next to ice machine does not drain directly into floor drain
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 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. 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); shredded Cheese (49F - Cold Holding)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in prep sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for soda machine is soiled
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is vacuum sealing deli meats for cold holding. No date or time. Operator is vacuum sealing fully cooled cooked chicken. Freezing product. Date and time on bag
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 119°F. Operator heated to 163°F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior Lip of flip top reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under dish machine. Hand wash sink in dish area is hanging off of wall
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall behind soda bibs in dish area is in disrepair. Exterior door in dish area is in disrepair, gap at bottom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods has an accumulation of grease dripping
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table in kitchen. Operator discarded
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall beneath dish area is soiled
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes then clean dishes without washing hands
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed water
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over egg reach in cooler. Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan over drying shelves in dish room has an accumulation of dust
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface at 848ppm. Operator diluted
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease dripping from fire suppression lines
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line and in walk in cooler
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.