International House Of Pancakes 36-189, 4199 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-189
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4199 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
License #: 6216119
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/08/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cut melon 60°, butter 55°, sour cream 60°, cut tomato 60°. Reach in cooler, sandwich cooler behind pancake grill holding TCS foods at 55°-60°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no UPDATED time marks. Employees replenishing pooled eggs and pancake batter but not updating time mark sticker to reflect a new 4 hour window. Advised operator to change time to reflect new product.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1/3rd pan put in handsink.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Holding TCS foods at 55°-60°
07/03/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over pasturized egg whites.
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. On cooks line
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. On cooks line, knife stored between flat top and plate station.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On plate station beside hand sink.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line no hat
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 87° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. In prep/sink area around ice machine in back.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Main reach in victory on cooks line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Employee touched sausage with bare hands while plating. Had employee reheat sausage.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. Butter on cooks line. Manager says has 4 hour limit and put out at 8 am **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler eggs over orange juice.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink beside victory coolers on cooks line. At multiple hand wash stations throughout restaurant. Restrooms, and hand sinks in kitchen
10/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Inside area of the ice cream freezer.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.Between the stove and adjoining equipment
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Purse on the cook line above bread.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Frosting in condiment bottle stored in the dipper well with food utensil on server front counter area.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Food and egg debris on stove door gasket on the cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top at eye burners on cook line.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Inside area of reach in cooler on the cook line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs over soups in the reach in cooler on cook line.
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Deli style reacch in cooler on cook line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Mixer beside the slicer.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy,food debris build-up.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Ice cream freezer lid area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.wheat batter,carrot cake batter,sour cream,whipped cream,crepes and produce at 52 Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Box Milk machine near and around the cut off nozzle.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Employee slicing raw tomatoes bare hand. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Worn off label on grease cutter.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Surround of faucets at triple sinks.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Warewashing area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Handles on reachin coolers on cook line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Outside top edge of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Warewashing machine.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tiles missing.[holes/storage ]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[reachin cooler gaskets]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.{HANDLING SHELL EGGS,RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS} Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.{IMPROPER HANDLING OF FOOD}
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.{DAMAGED FOOD CONTAINERS} Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[breabcrumbs] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
1/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[3compartment sink]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[waste basket stored on dishmachine area handwash sink] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[REACHIN COOLER AND FREEZER GASKETS ]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[cookline handwash sink]
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.{Both interior and exterior surfaces}
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[above a work station]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[cookline reachin cooler gaskets]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[crevices and cracks on wood cutting board prep table]
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.[removed from location ]
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.[cracked/damaged metal ice scoop]
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.{Damaged handles}
8/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.CrackIng raw eggs,setting up plates and touching rte pancakes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Stainless racks in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Handles and sills of reach in coolers on cookline
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Place mats in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Backside of bin has black moldlike substance in server area.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Deli style cooler on cookline.Stop sale and transfer fruit to operating cooler.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Warewashing area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Brooms,dust pans and waste basket blocking warewashing area handwashing sink.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Warewashing machine.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.Food preperation
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Coffee packages and filters in case on the floor in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Onion rings and cheese stix in cases in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Fry pan in handwashing sink on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.S rver area of dining room.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Clean utensil shelf in warewashing area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Sour cream,waffle mix and liquid eggs. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Norris milk cooler and dispenser has Black moldlike substance on gasket and interior.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Cup lids in food preperation area on floor in case.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Clean dish storage shelf.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Condiment bottle in food window.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Raw whole shell eggs over beef in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Employee did not wash hands prior to changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Deli style cooler on cookline.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.Cookline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Stainless area behind and above flat top grill on cookline.
  • Observed clean utensils knife stored on dirty magnetic holder on cookline.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.Knife on cookline
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.Employee purse stored on food preparation table on cookline.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Deli style cooler on cookline at 58 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Faucet leak at handwashing sink in server area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Cookline at knife rack.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.Front walls of flat top grilles
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.Quatrinary sanitizer at 300+ppm.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on sides of deep fat fryers.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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