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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Items time marked time sticker from 8am to 12pm. Manager stated all product was switched put at 3pm. And manager relabeled with 3pm to 7pm sticker. Had manager add diced ham, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar and shredded cheddar jack to time as a public health control plan, as items were not listed **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
14-74-7Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: service call is in and items being held with time as a public health control **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish and storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
25-32-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed small syrup bottles being reused for various storage of condiments and chemicals **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.