Cocoa West, Brevard County

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-49

4160 W STATE RD 520, Cocoa West, FL 32926-4166

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 23, 2026
City
Cocoa West
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-21-4

Detail 24458848

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-13-4

Detail 24391596

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw Salmon stored in reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed in package.

06-09-1

Detail 24391597

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. Raw Salmon stored in reach in cooler on cook line completely thawed in package. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-69-4

Detail 24071304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 24071303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Above steam table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24071305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets on cook line soiled -exterior and around nozzles of soda machine and orange juice dispenser in dining room. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24071302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24071301

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under microwave in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24045835

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 0 ppm Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24045830

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was provided with a time as public health control form for pancake batter. Operator filled out the form. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24045834

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and vape stored on shelf next to liquid butter bottles. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24045831

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 24045836

Basic - Light not functioning. Above steam table in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24045837

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets on cook line soiled -exterior and around nozzles of soda machine and orange juice dispenser in dining room. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24045832

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers on cook line

29-49-6

Detail 24045833

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under microwave in kitchen

Mar 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23591607

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped butter on wait station line past four time limit. 6:13 to 10:13am found at 3:50pm. See stop sale

03F-01-5

Detail 23591613

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Whipped butter on wait station line time mark to discard at 10:13am found at 3:50pm.

31A-11-4

Detail 23591611

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle in handwashing sink on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23591612

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.

24-05-4

Detail 23591609

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23591608

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23591614

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers interior and shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23591606

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box stored on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 23591610

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dining room area and kitchen vents soiled, outside of food service equipment soiled, behind and underneath equipment soiled, walls soiled, walk in cooler floor and kitchen/ dish area floor soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-01-4

Detail 23316073

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under and behind equipment soiled . Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23316074

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Hood filters in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23316075

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior in kitchen and shelves soiled. Repeat Violation

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 22597445

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 broken whole shell eggs in storage containers

36-01-4

Detail 22597446

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under and behind equipments floors and walls soiled. Baseboard/cove molding missing near back door.

14-69-4

Detail 22597444

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in prep area, bottom with frozen water. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22597443

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior floor mixer and side of equipment in prep area and cooks line. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22597442

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line with standing water and old food debris. Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 18Total: 20

08A-02-6

Detail 22149480

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened pans of product on reach in freezer cooks line, fish stored below raw beef Pattie's.corrected Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22149490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. reheated rehydrated hash brown potatoes, holding under heat lights (119-117F), placed back on grill to rapid reheat the hash browns, stated they where placed on top approx 15-20 prior. Retemped after 10 mins 192° Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 22149476

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.

36-32-5

Detail 22149477

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Air vent repair to ceiling, not smooth and easily cleanable area, tape used for repairs, upstairs dry stock room.

36-34-5

Detail 22149493

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room area over cashier

24-07-4

Detail 22149474

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Upstairs cabinet storage of cleaned equipment with chemicals and paint cans.

12B-02-4

Detail 22149479

Basic - Employee beverage in a food preparation or other restricted area. Shelf with cleaned equipment.

13-03-4

Detail 22149483

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line without hair restraint, corr3cted

36-73-4

Detail 22149485

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine and water heater, old debris in place, corrected Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22149489

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Between prep and cooks line area. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 22149486

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of bulk pancake mix stored need clean dish storage, bags becoming soiled and weak for splash of wet dishes.

14-69-4

Detail 22149475

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer holding ice cream front area, walk in freezer Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22149488

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of plastic wrapped case of bottled water, corrected Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22149478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment legs soiled near floor level, bottom shelves of prep tables soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 22149492

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Washed avocados with stickers still attached on cooks line.

22-16-4

Detail 22149482

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of 4 door reach in cooler and make table soiled on cooks line Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22149491

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

25-05-4

Detail 22149481

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened cases of paper products in upstairs stored on floor.

06-01-5

Detail 22149487

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen items thawing on standing water to thaw, corrected Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22149484

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler, open and partial cases of unwashed produce stored over prepped ready to eat items on right shelf. Repeat Violation

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21793231

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on upstairs storage area. Next routine. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 21793226

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Plastic coated wire shelving inside reach in cooler in cooks line, rust.

29-28-4

Detail 21793228

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter at the wait station not date marked.

36-01-4

Detail 21793227

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floors with old food. Standing water in back room Floor tiles cracked/broken on cooks line Low grout thru out kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21793234

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near cooks line in need of defrosting. Repeat Violation

10-02-4

Detail 21793233

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Water for holding of soiled utensils at 128° manager corrected Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21793230

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine and ice bin soiled.

16-46-4

Detail 21793232

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

22-16-4

Detail 21793229

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line make table interior soiled old food debris. Interior of microwave soiled old food debris.

08B-17-4

Detail 21793225

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Labels not removed from washed avocados on cooks line. Corrected by manager. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21214918

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. 0 ppm reading for Dish Washing Machine, primed and corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-12-4

Detail 21214917

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook go from raw whole shell eggs to grabbing bread with out glove change or /and Han washing, corrected and re-educated. Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 21214922

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (1) one live fly in the dishwashing area.

50-09-4

Detail 21214921

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Licensing fees current, new license not posted.

36-11-4

Detail 21214920

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked floor tiles thru the kitchen and prep areas. Diamond plate used as baseboard with home at the walk in cooler. Black Mold like substance on wall of dry stock room upstairs over food storage area. Ceiling with heavy dust at the air vent areas of the food prep and dishwashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21214919

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

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 20808977

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook on cell phone, he changed gloves without hand washing, corrected and re-educated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 20808981

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fully cooked sausage links (112 - Hot Holding); placed back on grill to reheat to 165° within 5 mins ()

41-17-4

Detail 20808975

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled prexidoe sanitizer Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20808979

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of the ice machine and lid soiled,

36-34-5

Detail 20808978

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room and cooks line.

24-06-4

Detail 20808983

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned dishes with debris from old food on clean dish rack area. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20808980

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in 7nits in need of replacement.

36-17-5

Detail 20808982

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Behind water heater gap between floor and cove molding. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20808984

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line and walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 20808976

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets reach in freezer unit. Nozzle splash area of the fountain beverage dispensers soiled. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20808985

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of clear liquid on cooks line not labeled. Corrected Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 14, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

28-14-4

Detail 20341244

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. On back side of building in grassy area immediately behind ihop observed: Water pour out of pipe in building wall. Observed grassy area has standing soiled water covering approximately 10-15 feet along ihop building. The grassy area separates the ihop from neighboring establishments (Dunkin' Donuts)parking lot. No water is reaching the Dunkin' Donuts property at time of inspection as it is on higher ground level. Water observed coming out of pipe was running clear, but water on ground has a greasy film, trash and it attracting flying insects Turned on faucets for handsink and three compartment sink, and observed continuous stream pouring from pipe onto ground outside Turned off kitchen sinks and stopped running dishmachine. Turned on sinks in restroom and flushed toilets , did not observe further flow of water Following day callback with immediate administrative complaint per Cathy Tucker Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 20341246

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insect land on dirty dish rack at dish pit area 3 live flying insects by floor mat neat prep table 1 live flying insect in upstairs dry storage room 2 live flying insects at server drink station . One observed land on closed container storing plastic lids Observed 15 live flying insects outside at back of building where pooling water is observed Following day callback with immediate administrative complaint per Cathy Tucker Admin Complaint

35A-09-4

Detail 20341249

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Spiders in upstairs dry storage room observed in corners of shelving. Also observed large amount of dead insects On shelving near spider webs Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20341253

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only have shift lead on duty, Cory. No manager certificate Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20341245

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge states he is a shift supervisor, Total of 6 employees on duty Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20341252

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. Person in charge, Cory could not locate any completed certificates for any employees Warning

24-06-4

Detail 20341241

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Green wire rack Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20341243

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright freezer gasket torn Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20341247

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom left corner on back door Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20341248

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20341239

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy buildup , floors and floor mats , floor drains Walk in freezer floor soiled Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20341242

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases in walk in freezer Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20341251

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave Interior cooler shelves- cookline lowboy Light buildup of black mold like substance on inside panel in ice machine Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20341250

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket and hinges Microwave door handles Knobs at cookline heavy buildup Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20341240

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old residue on plastic tubs Warning