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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES – #36-155

1101 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3400801
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8533511
DBPR license1619211

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#10High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns at 48-50F. Cooling overnight for more than 6 hrs, item never reached 41F. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 8 packages of steak tips 44-53F, not portioned or placed in cooler today. Additionally, observed cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns at 48-50F. Cooling overnight for more than 6 hrs, item never reached 41F. Operator discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 8 packages of steak tips 44-53F not portioned or placed in cooler today. Observed raw bacon at 59F. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with debris. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open cup at server station. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 120F at front counter. Operator changed out water now 153F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris in microwave at server station. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach-in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters and single serve boxes. Operator turned filters over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cut melon uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under handwashing sink dripping water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.