Inspection Report

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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-170

4910 SPRUCE ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3447535
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736562
DBPR license3912989

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Dishwasher had an empty bucket of chlorine connected to it. Management placed a full nickel of sanitizer to dishwasher. Retested at 100ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone while cooking without washing hands.

#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used cell phone while cooking without changing gloves.

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chemical test kit not used to check sanitizer inside dishwasher.

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on small reach in cooler on cooks line has stains next to refrigerator/freezer.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by walk in cooler.

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by walk in cooler.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dining area have buildup of dust.

#2Basic24-03-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty bowls stored in next to clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.

#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on drain at end of cooks line.

#4Basic22-13-5

Basic – Juice dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Interior of Juice dispenser on servers line has buildup of black mold like substance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.