International House Of Pancakes

Observed an employee using the hand sink in the service area to wash milk pitchers. PIC corrected on site by advising the employee to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes in the dishwasher or three compartment sink.

Observed spatulas stored between equipment in the grill area. PIC corrected on sight by washing the utensils in the dishawasher and coaching employees on proper storage of in use utensils.

Observed the ceiling in bad repair in the men's restroom. The leak caused the ceiling paint to peel and leave a brown stain. PIC was advised to have the ceiling repaired by 2/15/2026.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Observed employee with no hair restraint. Observed a staff member not wearing a hair restraint while handling food in the kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Observed the waste water pipe leaking below the three compartment sink. PIC will have the leak repaired by 8/11/25.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed clean pans stacked before being allowed to adequately air-dry before stacking in the storage area. CA- PIC removed and rewashed the dishes. PIC will allow dishes to dry prior to stacking.

Also observed plates on the serving line that were not inverted or protected from overhead contamination.

Observed open coffee filters stored below a molded ceiling tile that was leaking. The coffee filters were stored on top of an inoperable coffee maker according to the PIC.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

Observed shelves beginning to rust in the reach in cooler (Meat cooler). Fan cover also beginning to rust. Door trim in the reach in cooler was observed in bad repair.

511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed both dumpster lids were missing from the dumpster. PIC advised the dumpster must be replaced by 8/11/25 to prevent pest activity.

511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:

1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units:

(i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or

(ii) After they are filled; and

2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.

Observed mold build up on the ceiling above the coffee maker from a roof leak. According to the PIC, the roof leak was repaired. There were drips of water still leaking from the molded ceiling tile. Ceiling tile in the men's restroom was also stained.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Observed calcium build up in the interior of the dish machine. CA-PIC will have the dishmachine delimed by 2/15/25.

Observed PIC wearing fingernail polish and long fingernails without using gloves. CA- PIC will use gloves when handling food. PIC also observed wearing a watch. PIC advised that the only jewelry that can be worn is a plain wedding ban. CA- PIC will remove jewelry and wear gloves when handling food.

511-6-1.03(5)(f) - Fingernails (Pf) (f) Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. Pf 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Observed wet dishes stacked before being allowed to adequately air-dry before stacking in the storage area. CA- PIC removed and rewashed the dishes. PIC will allow dishes to dry prior to stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

Observed the toilet in the women's room was very dirty. PIC corrected on site by have the toilet cleaned.

511-6-1.07(5)(h) - Cleaning Plumbing Fixtures- Handsinks, Urinals & Toilets (C) (h) Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.

Observed molded oranges and lemons stored in boxes in the walk in cooler

Observed tomatoes stored at temperatures above 41F in the prep cooler next to the grill. Tomatoes were cut this morning according to the cook. Tomatoes were discarded by the PIC

Observed freezer floor in bad repair

Observed mold build up on vents in the kitchen, storage, and restrooms

Observed mechanical low temperature dishwasher operating without proper concentration of chlorine. The manager corrected during the inspection.

Observed some utensils such as plastic pans cracked.

Observed a prep cooler on the front end with an ambient of 61F. Also observed tomatoes and cheese at temperatures above 41F. PIC discarded both items and moved other food products to an environment of 41F or below. (COS)

Observed the dishwasher at 10 PPM chlorine. Also observed the sanitizer bucket at 0PPM quaternary ammonium. PIC primed the dishwasher and will call ECOLAB to service the machine. After the cycle started over it was at 50 PPM chlorine. Sanitizer buckets were remade (COS).

Observed the ice scoop nesting in a bin with black mold. PIC removed both items. (COS)

Observed a box of fries stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. PIC placed fries on the storage racks. (COS)

Observed the women's restroom without a garbage receptacle with a cover.

Observed the floor tile by the dishwasher and by the waiter station damaged. Please replaced the tile to make the floors smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed the vents in the dry storage area in need of cleaning from a dust build-up.