International House Of Pancakes 36-89, 1501 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-89
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1501 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-5909
License #: 1800412
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above coffee pots in front counter.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cookline.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers not labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over raw chicken and beef. **Corrected On-Site**
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dipper well for scoop not working. Wait station
  • Basic - WIF door not shutting tight. Bottom is rotting out and stainless is curling up with sharp edges
  • Intermediate - The beggining of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.observed broken hot water side mens room
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.observed missing frt hws
  • Critical - Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.observed by victory 2dr unit
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.observed by ceiling vent by kitchen door entrance
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.observed broken container sausage box Corrected On Site.
5/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.observed walkin and walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed pancake batter @ 53f and sour cteam @ 49f. reg manager keeping sour cream in a refrigerator insad of ice bath railing area Corrected On Site.
10/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.observed mixer head unclean in prep area
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. observed in dining room
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. observed on kitchen line
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed can opener by slicer with heavy duty grease
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.on both walkin doors
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.observed door to cabinet in wait area falling off when opened
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.observed @ 0 ppm Corrected On Site.container changed now@50 ppm
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.observed grease deposit on exhaustfan by dishwasher
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair broken floor grid on 2 dr box under fryers
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. not ooerational manager fixed unut Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. wait area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair bottom left of walkin cooler door broken exposed metal edge
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. hws sink loose not secured
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream @45f in cold bar Corrected On Site. operater is now using a ice bath in the cold bar area temperature when leaving is 39f
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. flexible pipe for solitare laying in hand sink
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. condensor frain pipe leaking in walkin freezer causing ice build up on shelves Repeat Violation.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED
  • SPATULA CRACKED BROKEN BY 3 COMP SINK
  • CONDERSOR HAS ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER, SPLILLING ONTO FOOD PRODUCT IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Critical. MIXER HEAD UNCLEAN
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on juicer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. shelving under cookline equipment
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish/prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and dumpster.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. COOLING 3 GALLON PLASTIC BUCKET OF PANCAKE BATTER, TIGHT FITTING LIDS IN WALKIN COOLER. AT 44 DEGREES F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HELD OVER NIGHT. USE APPROVED COOLING METHODS. CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL ADD MORE ICE TO PRODUCT, KEEP LIDS OFF, TAKE TEMPS EVERY TWO HOURS
  • Critical. RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER BEEF IN WALK-IN FREEZER (CORRECTED ON SITE)
  • Critical. SODA BAG IN BOX ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM (CORRECTED ON SITE)
  • Critical. RAW WHOLE SHELL EGGS STORED OVER UNCOOK FRUINT SALD IN REACH IN COOLER (CORRECTED ON SITE)
  • Critical. OBSERVED FOOD EMOLOYEE HANDLE WHOLE RAW SHELL EGGS THEN TRANSDER READY TO EAT PANCALKE ON TO PLATE AT COOK LINE
  • CAN OPENER BLADE, GROOVED AND PITTED METAL SHAVINGS ACCUMULATION
  • WIPE CLOTH SANITIZER MEASURED WITH TEST KIT AT LESS THEN 200 PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIA (CORRECTED ON SITE)
  • Critical. INTERIOR OF DRAWER COOLER AT COOKLINE HAS ACCUMULATION OF FOOD SOIL
  • OBSERVED SIDES EXTERIOR OF GRILL HAS GREASE ACCUMULATION
  • GREASE ACCUMULATION ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER
  • APRON HUNG FROM PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  • PILE OF DIRTY/SOILED LINENS ON FLOOR UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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