Villas, Lee County

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - 36-147

12801 S CLEVELAND AVE, Villas, FL 33907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 9, 2026
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 24502167

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust at dinning area.

29-07-5

Detail 24502166

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Vacuum breaker installed improperly on splitter added to mop sink.

25-06-4

Detail 24502164

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24502165

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

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

36-36-4

Detail 24178181

Basic - Ceiling tile missing near dishmachine.

24-05-4

Detail 24178179

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

33-12-4

Detail 24178178

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

33-20-4

Detail 24178173

Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.

33-10-4

Detail 24178177

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

33-11-4

Detail 24178180

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

36-32-5

Detail 24178175

Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage throughout dining area.

36-34-5

Detail 24178174

Basic - Multiple ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout dining area.

31B-04-4

Detail 24178176

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dishmachine.

25-06-4

Detail 24178182

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 23883226

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

33-12-4

Detail 23883227

Basic - Cardboard recycle broken with holes from two sides.

36-32-5

Detail 23883225

Basic - Ceiling tile show damage near by dish machine.

40-06-5

Detail 23883228

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23883229

Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23414016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; individually packaged chopped ham (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator ham placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed ham to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23414015

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

16-23-4

Detail 23414013

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

24-05-4

Detail 23414017

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23414014

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by kitchen entrance.

25-05-4

Detail 23414019

Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23414018

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink; commercially packaged frozen soup thawing in standing water. Operator removed frozen soup to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-05-4

Detail 22960700

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

33-11-4

Detail 22960701

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-13-4

Detail 22960702

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 22960699

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored single service food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-01-5

Detail 22333115

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. Melted butter on cooks line stamped with a discard-by time of 12:05 PM at 3:00 PM. Exceeding the four hour maximum.

22-02-4

Detail 22333116

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on the underside of shake blender on expo / server counter.

14-69-4

Detail 22333118

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up over food in reach in freezer on cooks line.

10-01-5

Detail 22333117

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop resting on food in food container of cocoa powder.

08B-12-5

Detail 22333119

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open box of chocolate chips not covered from potential of contamination on dry storage shelf.

Aug 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-13-4

Detail 22214383

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish operator was observed loading dirty dishes with gloved hands. Then proceeded to put away clean dishes with same gloves, with out washing hands. Operator spoke with employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22214382

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (46F - Cold Holding) Ricotta stored on top shelf directly in front of walk in door. Recommended the operator move product to cooler part of walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 22214384

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dish employee wash gloved hands with sprayer at dishmachine. Inspector discussed proper hand washing procedures with the person in charge. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22214381

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of black mold like substance in ice machine. Operator immediately cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-20-4

Detail 22107045

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Dish machine operator washed hands without soap in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22107047

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above ready to eat hash browns in tall four door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22107051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk pancake batter (51 F - Cold Holding), on cooks line Operator returned to refrigerator to proper cold holding. Corrective Action Taken

41-18-4

Detail 22107048

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to properly sanitize Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 22107052

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dish machine operator washed hands without soap in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22107049

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish machine room. Operator refilled soap Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22107053

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on the ice curtain of ice machine at end of cooks line.

14-01-5

Detail 22107050

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop Isolde container of sliced peppers. Operator removed ramekin Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22107046

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cooks line has a mold like substance.

13-03-4

Detail 22107054

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cooks line, operating provided hair net. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 21786638

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21786639

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ground beef patties ot covered in freezer. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 21334452

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee not washing hands after touching dirty dishes before touching clean dishes. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 21334455

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed water. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 21334450

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

24-08-4

Detail 21334453

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of proper air drying. Operator separated containers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21334451

Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 21334454

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of knives. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 20790772

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents with dust accumulation in kitchen line and dish washing area. Also, fan covers in walk in cooler with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20790774

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked containers in dry storage area wet nesting. Operator removed and dry properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 20790773

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in kitchen line knife stored in cracks between reach in cooler. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20790771

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under dishwasher machine with mold like substance.

21-45-1

Detail 20790770

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer bucket eco lab sanitizer 1130 ppm. Operator replenished sanitizer bucket to 770ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20332220

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed juice nozzles at drink station with slime.

22-20-5

Detail 20332225

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20332226

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in reach in cooler with debris. Observed soiled vents throughout kitchen. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over ice machine.

40-06-5

Detail 20332222

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and umbrella over food prep station. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20332223

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers over three compartment.

21-45-1

Detail 20332224

Basic - Establishment is using Sink &Surface cleaner sanitizer (DDBSA/Lactic Acid). Concentration of testing was over 272a¿¿700 ppm DDBSA and 704a¿¿1875 ppm lactic acid. Operator called technician to fix concentration. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 20332221

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath hand wash sink next to dish washing area. Employee mopped area. Corrected On-Site