International House Of Pancakes 36-34, 5800 34 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-34
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5800 34 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714-1208
License #: 6201013
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. (Cook line)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (In room over ice machine and bread shelf)
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. (Tea/sundae spoons) **Corrected On-Site**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. (Cell phone playing music at cookline stored in clean bowl in stack dispenser.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around water heater area.
  • Basic - In-use scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (101°F at front line)
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. (Partial gatorade gallon in freezer on top of frozen food items) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. (Dipperwell at front line close to hostess station is not turned on because it is not operating properly.)
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. (Women's rest room) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. (Front line hand sink used for coffee pot dump sink)
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. (Cookline) **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on cookline equipment and shelving surfaces.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (Soiled apron handing on equipment rack.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. (Spoon near microwave in 100°F water) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on table in back room where silverware is being wrapped.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair in various locations thru-out.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area below unit.
  • 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. 0ppm, supply container is empty. **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(2 nd floor storage shelf)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.( worn grout in kitchen)
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.( under 3 Compartment sink)
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under microwave oven soiled with food debris.
  • 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 )
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( dressings in soup well)( ice bath) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.( eggs over pork in walkin ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.( pail holding ice scoops near machine)
5/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/29/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.kitchen hand wash sink **Warning**
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop stored on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.small reaching **Warning**
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.not cut at 45? angle **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walkin freezer **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in oats and grits container **Warning**
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under 3- compartment sink **Warning**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage links on flat top grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.grit container **Warning**
11/28/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[ice machine area,tile damaged,grout missing]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[employee bathroom]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice scoop stored on top of ice machine]
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[small reachin]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[cookline handwash sink]
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.[longer than 2 inches]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.[Bug Stop stored inside restaurant]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[no hot water nozzle at faucet in employee bathroom]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed chipped floor tiles throughout premises.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on grill line shelves.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed exhaust fan behind dishmachine soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on waitress station cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed soiled carpeting in dining room.
  • Critical - Observed soiled waitress station reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored next to clean dishes on storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle on grill line storage shelf.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at grill line handsink used by food employees.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, grease or dirt on bottoms of cabinets beneath waitress station and grill line.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed staircase wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of waitress station.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dust residue build-up on portable fan blades.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grill line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed kitchen handwash sink not clean.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture beneath waitress station soup wells.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on freeze in poor repair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on bottoms of waitress station cabinets.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Waitress station handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided in men's public restroom.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
12/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. Observed men's bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Upstairs storeroom floor not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Grill line floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in canwash area.
  • Observed wall vent above dishmachine soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Organize upstairs storage room.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving inside small reachin cooler at frt counter]
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/1/2010.
4/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.[cracked ice scoop]
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving inside small reachin cooler at frt counter]
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[knives in holder] Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/1/2010.
1/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[small reachin ]
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[reachin's]
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.[grout missing ]
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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