GAINESVILLE, Alachua County

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-92

3613 SW 13 ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-3505

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 Intermediate
Mar 4, 2026
City
GAINESVILLE
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

31B-03-4

Detail 24413615

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. The dispenser was filled and a bottle was added. ALSO, the paper towel dispenser at the same location would not dispense Paparella towels. A roll was set on the shelf overhead. Corrected On-Site

25-01-4

Detail 24413616

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed : a sleeve of single serve lids stored on the floor, by the upstairs exit door.

40-06-5

Detail 24413619

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a jacket stored on the prep table next to the kitchen microwave. This was moved to the steps. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24413622

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water in the dish pit. ALSO, standing water near the back door, at the corner.

36-24-5

Detail 24413620

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed : an open access hole in the wall, upstairs next to the air conditioner.

10-07-4

Detail 24413621

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a scoop in a hot water well, 124° in the kitchen. ALSO, a scoop in a hot water well, 120° in the wait station.

31B-04-4

Detail 24413617

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed : the family restroom lacks a hand wash sign.

23-03-4

Detail 24413613

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area over the juice nozzles, in the wait station, has an accumulation of dried splash up. Staff started cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 24413618

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed : old labels on clean dishes, by the ice machine.

33-16-4

Detail 24413623

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 24413614

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed : the pre-rinse sink, the water was not draining.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23988413

Intermediate - - 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. Observed : no proof of any training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No change Time Extended

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

28-13-5

Detail 23981664

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed : the outside curbed mop sink is full and overflowing to the center of the driveway and flowing away from the building to the far end of the parking lot. The manager states a plumber has already been called. Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 23981667

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed : cook line staff wiped gloved hands on pants and then handles spatula to scrape the flat top. The manager redirected the staff member to review hand washing. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23981669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the wait station line does not have any time as a public health control stickers that coincide with the current time period. Some are from Saturday. Corrected and adjusted stickers were printed for the remaining time for today, 2.5 hours left. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23981665

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. Observed : no proof of any training. Warning

25-01-4

Detail 23981668

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed : clear clam shells for to go, stored on the floor in the upstairs closet.

35B-01-4

Detail 23981662

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the fully closed back door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23981666

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : a bulk bag of soda touching the floor in the upstairs storage.

33-16-4

Detail 23981670

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open.

21-44-1

Detail 23981663

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed : quaternary ammonia sanitizer bucket stored on the drop in ice cream bin on the wait station line. The sanitizer was moved below. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 23556401

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed: pancake batter under time as a public health control, no time mark. An adjusted time mark was added to the batter.

53B-14-5

Detail 23556399

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: multiple certificates are expired.

35B-01-4

Detail 23556402

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: a gap exists at the corner of the back door when closed. Staff was going to add foam again, it had worn away. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 23556400

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water in the dry storage area in the corner. This was mopped up bumpy staff. Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23296986

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: build up in the far left juice nozzle dispenser.

36-34-5

Detail 23296984

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the ceiling tile and vents with water stains and dust accumulation, dining room. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 23296985

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed: the floor drain cover in front of the walk-in cooler s in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 23296987

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the outside mop sink area has a build up of grease. Repeat Violation

Jun 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22928944

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the reach-in cooler on the cook line, in the corner(flip top) cut tomato 47, shred cheese 48, liquid egg 51, chicken 48F. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22928942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the link sausage on the metal grid on the flattop at 107-108F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22928945

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: the hazardous clean up kit is empty, no written plan available. One was emailed.

36-34-5

Detail 22928941

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the ceiling tiles around the vents in the dining area have water marks.

36-22-4

Detail 22928946

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back corner of dry storage, on the way to the back door.

23-03-4

Detail 22928943

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the outside mop sink area has an accumulation of grease and soil.

36-10-4

Detail 22928947

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the cook line equipment, along the wall behind the reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris. Warning

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 22557471

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork in a hot well on the cook line, 124F.

41-10-4

Detail 22557474

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: eye wash stored over bulk sodas upstairs.

22-02-4

Detail 22557475

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine internal white ice deflector is soiled.

36-11-4

Detail 22557478

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed: the cook line floor lacking grout, not smooth.

33-19-4

Detail 22557473

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around the door. Observed an accumulation of boxes outside the back door..

14-69-4

Detail 22557476

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building up in the walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22557472

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice machine nozzles is soiled.

25-06-4

Detail 22557477

Basic - Single-service articles/plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: the plates that are on the front wait station line on the way to the dining area, are not inverted. 2 were soiled and sent back to be washed. Corrective Action Taken

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

09-01-4

Detail 22281425

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: female staff portioning shredded cheese with bare hands. She added gloves as requested.

22-45-4

Detail 22281420

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: 1 plate on the cook line and 1 plate on the wait station with food debris. Bothe were moved to dish. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22281427

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the reach-in cooler at the corner of the cook line: shredded cheese 53, cut tomato 52, slice cheese 52. ALSO, in the 4 door reach-in cooler on the cook line: Pooled eggs 53, shredded cheese 52, these were on the left hand side of the 4 door. Also, wait station reach in cooler milk 46F. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22281430

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: pancake batter and pooled eggs on the cook line lacking time marks. An adjusted time mark was added. The printer is not functioning properly, hand labels were made. Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 22281422

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed: the outside mop sink with an accumulation of debris and wet cardboard in and around the mop sink.

36-32-5

Detail 22281428

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: 2 tiles missing over guest tables in the right hand dining area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22281426

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed the back door has a gap at the bottom when closed. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22281423

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed not clear standing water in the back room corner by the door.

14-69-4

Detail 22281429

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed an ice pad in the bottom of the cook line reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22281421

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area around the soda fountain is soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 22281419

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old labels on food pans on the clean dish rack. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 22281424

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the equipment on the cook line has an accumulation of grease and debris.

Apr 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-03-5

Detail 21928155

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, with a surface temperature of 78. Employee voluntarily discarded eggs.

31B-03-4

Detail 21928162

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line.

06-09-1

Detail 21928161

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that product is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

24-08-4

Detail 21928157

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.

36-01-4

Detail 21928163

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food and grease on kitchen floor and around equipment in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 21928160

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on floor. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21928154

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers after cleaning on the clean ware rack.

35B-04-4

Detail 21928156

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. One back door in kitchen does not seal completely, gap under door allows significant opening and light.

08B-39-4

Detail 21928158

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce ( avocado) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce.

42-01-4

Detail 21928159

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Repeat Violation

Jan 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 21703777

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on ceiling and floor. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21703779

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on cook line with food debris.

42-01-4

Detail 21703778

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-03-5

Detail 21337766

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs on the cook line at 53F. Manager advised that eggs had been out for 30 minutes, and placed eggs back in Reach in Cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21337768

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in Walk-in Freezer on shelves, and floor.

23-03-4

Detail 21337767

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at the front server area.

33-16-4

Detail 21337769

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open

29-11-4

Detail 21337770

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink at front server area

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-08-4

Detail 20815038

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior top surface of microwave in kitchen..

23-03-4

Detail 20815040

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at front server area.

25-05-4

Detail 20815039

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve trays stored above prep table with open are face up. Manager inverted trays . Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-04-4

Detail 20440568

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 droppings on floor in corner of back storage room. Observed 4 droppings in gap in cove molding next to pipes in same corner. Room contains dry goods, ice machine and walk in freezer. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20440564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (46°-51°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46°-51°F - Cold Holding); chicken (47-50°°F - Cold Holding); beef (47-51°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52°F - Cold Holding) Inside reach in cooler on cook line. Manager check temps at 4:30am and unit was at 37°. Items moved to walk in freezer to rapidly cool during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20440563

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake spinner has buildup of debris. Spinner located in sever area. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20440562

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dish machine. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20440566

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20440567

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at top of wall near entrance to kitchen area. Hole in wall near piping on exterior of establishment, on back of building. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20440565

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris under counter on cook line Buildup of debris on side if walk in cooler door. Warning