Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-189

4199 34 ST S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3404331
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8545531
DBPR license6216119

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority22-41-4

High 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 reading 0ppm. Manager changed gallon of chlorine.

#12High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went to front area for a drink and came back in kitchen without washing hands to continue cooking

#13High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up and did not change gloves and wash hands.

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in mop sink area.

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F – Cold Holding) Manager placed ice bags on items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda nozzles front counter area soiled with mold like substance.

#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for Lactic Acid

#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles reach in coolers soiled with food debris.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above mop sink area in back kitchen.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches next to soda boxes in dry storage area. Manager removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors on cook line heavily soiled with food debris under all equipment.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign on cook line.

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler front counter reach in. Manager moved item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3cp sink dish area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.