INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES – #36-117
3427 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddarjack, shredded cheddar **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet station cooler: diced ham (50F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (52F – Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (52F – Cold Holding). Stop sale issued. Manager replaced items and time marked with 4 hour time stamp **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet station cooler had accumulated water and right side door would not shut. Ambient temp 50f **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish and storage area **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to salt packets in dry storage **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted wires on ticket monitors and warmer on expo line **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed small syrup bottles being reused for various storage of condiments and chemicals **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station cooler **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:19 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.