International House Of Pancake, 655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
License #: 6200070
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 07/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Employee put gloves on to touch toast Without washing hands first **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach in cooler kitchen
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Breakfast menu **Corrected On-Site**
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hole in wall.multi
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.wood above pick up table
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Butter at wait staff area 1 cup thrown away **Corrected On-Site**
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.(multiple places including holes ,at floor joints and wall joints) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall tiles missing in dish machine area.
8/17/2013Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.(around equipment)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.( corner of kitchen by camera)
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.pans back room
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.(cups under waitress) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty stainless Steele container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(on cooks line)(drink in cooler along with donuts mixed with customer food) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.(bottle water laying on unwrapped cheese)(cell phone on hand sink)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (On top of Pepsi machine
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.( ac line in kitchen dripping on floor)
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. (In container with soiled water and ice scoop for ice machine resting on top of unit) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(ice machine not working and soiled inside)
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer.ice cream
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.(multiple places including holes ,at floor joints and wall joints) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall tiles missing in dish machine area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(vanilla sauce)
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.(10 dead dish washer room 10 dead back prep room, 1 dead mop sink area, 2 dead beside ice machine, 1 water heater)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(115° butter scoops)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(sausage 98° for hot holding. Cook reheated sausage to 165°) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.( 5 on cook line 2 on Waite line)( 25 live in dish washer room)(5 live back prep room)
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(true single door)
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.( manager on duty no proof of certification
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(on cooks line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.(creme brle 69°)
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.(k extinguisher) **Corrected On-Site**
8/16/2013Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.by soda dispenser **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.by walk in freezer, also cracks in wall of dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation bottom of reach in by coffee **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.56 ham, 57 cheese, 56 sausage will use time as a public health control on all **Warning**
5/17/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.table around coffee **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.by soda dispenser **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around stove, buns back room **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.on cookline **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.by walk in freezer, also cracks in wall of dry storage **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.condensation bottom of reach in by coffee **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises.back room floor1, 1 egg casing in dry storage **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.56? ham, 57? cheese, 56? sausage will use time as a public health control on all **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage on line 99?, bacon par cooked 75? **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.pork sausage Over vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.on cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.top of deli style reach in cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.under cooking equipment
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.shelf in dish room, soiled knives on knife magnet strip
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.prep table by soda dispenser
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.evidenced by food in sink
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.liquid eggs 49? on cook line, sausage 49? on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.beef on top shelf reaching cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reach in freezer on cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.sausage 130? on cookline
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.dispens was empty **Corrected On-Site**
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline , manager scheduled service for this day
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. front center kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reach in freezer , dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potentially hazardous foods out of temperature under 2 hours per manager; moved to walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shelled eggs over orange juice, walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor.[oil in back room]
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[gaskets and inside freezer on cookline ] Repeat Violation.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[on cookline ]
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice cream scoops] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[gaskets and inside freezer on cookline ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.[oil in back room]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[walkin cooler temperature of potentially hazardous food 50 degrees milk, butter, hashbrowns, per operator 38 degrees F this am] This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/2012.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.[pipe by sink on cookline ]
4/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[knife racks]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.[small one out back]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[covered food at only 71 degrees in walkin ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reach in freezer ]
  • Observed hole in wall.[over mop sink]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[around top on cookline ]
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.[over 120 seats only licensed for 60] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[knife rack]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[wall by slicer]
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[covered]
  • Observed hole in wall.[numerous throughout ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[by cookline ]
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[upright on cookline not maintaining internal temperature of 41 degrees F or below] Repeat Violation.
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.[newly remodeled dining room]
  • Critical - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area.[puddle under inside ice machine ]
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.[top]
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.[where sharpeening stones are, guard not removed and area cleaned]
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[knife rack on wall by upright on cookline ]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.[outside cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[upright cooler on cookline temperature 51 degrees internal potentially hazardous food less than 4 hours]
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[ice cream in freezer] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[meats 48-50 degrees in upright on cookline see stop sale] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter in ice bath 64 degrees] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.[12-37.5 oz containers hashbrowns in walkin 51-58 degrees after being reconstituted 9 hours ago] stop sale
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[tongs hanging warmer draw] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[around top lid reachin by freezer]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[walkin cooler shelves]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachin freezer]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.[grease dumped in sink]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[on cookline ]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in walkin ] Repeat Violation.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter in ice bath ] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter blend and ham in top of fruit reachin 47 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[raw beef and poultry in bottom of upright by handsink 45-47 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.[sitting in bucket of water]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[beef in reachin on cookline ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.[shelled eggs in reachin on cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.[walkin cooler ] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[cup in sauce in walkin cooler ]
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.[scppo for butter in water 103 degrees] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[when changing gloves]
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[waitstaff buttering toast]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.both of them Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[moldy build up table top next to ice bin by soda dispenser ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[soda dispenser ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[bacon drawers ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue[around top of reachin with fruit].
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[hood filters]
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.[under table top cookline equipment ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[pipes under handsink on cookline ]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[upright freezer by dishmachiine ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reach in freezer on cookline ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[upright freezer by dishmachiine ]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[ice cream freezer]
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.[soiled knives stored on soiled knife holder]
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.[in employee restroom ]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[vent covers in food prep]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[fans in walkin cooler ]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[in slicer food prep area]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.[personel lunch box stored on prep table]
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.[by scer]
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.[wall across from slicer ]
7/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk in cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk in cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. above wa in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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