INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-169
3660 COMMERCIAL WAY · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – 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. Chlorine sanitizer is expired. Discussed with the operator to set up the 3 compartment sink for sanitizing the dishes. Operator set up the sanitize area of the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Observed employee cracking an egg and didn't wash hands and change gloves before continue cooking. Operator discussed proper handwashing with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter by the prep area near the cook line. Butter (71F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter by the prep area. Butter (71F – Cold Holding). Operator discarded the butter. Pancake batter was on the cook line area during the busy morning rush and the operator placed the pancake batter in the reach in cooler by the cook line before we got to the restaurant. Pancake batter (61F – Cold Holding temperature taken at 8:59 a.m.); pancake batter (42F – Cold Holding, recheck temperature at 9:53 a.m.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – A food-contact surface, the cutting board by the cook line area, was soiled with a mold-like substance and grooved. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-38-4Basic – 3 food storage containers cracked. Operated discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – An employee beverage container was found in a cold holding unit with food intended to be served to customers in the reach-in cooler near the server area. The operator placed the employee beverage in the employee beverage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair by the cook line area. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – There is an accumulation of food debris inside the microwave located in the server area. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Vents soiled with accumulated dust. In the dry storage area, the hallway towards the walk in cooler and the dishwasher area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.