Lakeland, Polk County

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-117

3427 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 24343728

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026

31A-11-4

Detail 24343725

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spong in hand sink on cook line , employee removed spong from sink. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24343727

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezing on door, and in reach in freezer on cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 24343726

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cook line, employee cleaned interior of oven. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 23918818

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) manager primed unit Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23918819

Basic - Ice buildup in Walk in Freezer. Observed around door frame.

22-08-4

Detail 23918820

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23918821

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at far end of cook line, across from grill.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23583655

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/25

36-73-4

Detail 23583656

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.

22-08-4

Detail 23583657

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cook line.

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 22968905

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), manager replaced chlorine. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22968896

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield. Employee cleaned shield. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22968897

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

36-03-4

Detail 22968901

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near dry storage. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22968902

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in dry storage, cook line, under dish machine, and in service station. Also observed soiled walls in dish.

33-20-4

Detail 22968895

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

14-69-4

Detail 22968908

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on wall.

33-11-4

Detail 22968906

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 22968907

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in upright unit next to hand wash station on cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 22968903

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 22968904

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on cook line unit next to hand sink.

25-06-4

Detail 22968898

Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at front uncovered, manager covered filters. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22968900

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in flip top unit on cook line. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 22968899

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in cooler next to dumpster.

Dec 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22502778

High 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

53B-01-5

Detail 22502776

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 22502779

Basic - - 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

36-03-4

Detail 22502780

Basic - - 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

14-69-4

Detail 22502781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 22502775

Basic - - 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

29-49-6

Detail 22502777

Basic - - 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

Dec 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 22499381

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddarjack, shredded cheddar Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22499375

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22499380

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22499382

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

14-74-7

Detail 22499386

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

36-03-4

Detail 22499384

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish and storage area Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22499378

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to salt packets in dry storage Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22499379

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22499383

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22499376

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted wires on ticket monitors and warmer on expo line Warning

25-32-4

Detail 22499377

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed small syrup bottles being reused for various storage of condiments and chemicals Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22499385

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station cooler Warning

Oct 25, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-73-4

Detail 22392345

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.

36-17-5

Detail 22392342

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near electrical panels upon entrance to kitchen from dining area.

23-03-4

Detail 22392344

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under hand sink at front counter. **Also observed food debris between cookline equipment.

22-16-4

Detail 22392343

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in four door unit on cookline.

25-06-4

Detail 22392346

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic cup lids at front counter, manager inverted to comply. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22229196

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

24-07-4

Detail 22229198

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed in Bain Marie container on clean dish storage shelf.

36-73-4

Detail 22229195

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen and service station area.

23-03-4

Detail 22229197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed following: Food debris between kitchen equipment, Debris under service station area.

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21648589

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager phoned for repair Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21648592

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

36-73-4

Detail 21648588

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cookline equipment.

14-69-4

Detail 21648590

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.

23-03-4

Detail 21648591

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain in dish area.

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 21231313

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 21231315

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on equipment surfaces in kitchen and between equipment.

22-16-4

Detail 21231314

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on cookline unit.

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 20897032

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in 2-door unit on cookline far end. Repeat Violation

25-09-4

Detail 20897031

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters exposed at service station, employee covered filters. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 20356403

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on exterior top of unit.

23-03-4

Detail 20356405

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cold hold units on cookline. Employee cleaned gaskets in units. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20356404

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units on cookline. **walk in cooler shelves soiled.