International House Of Pancakes 36-174, 1270 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-174
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1270 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3915435
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lid of to go cups missing
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
5/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jacket hanging on dry sroage shelf
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and soiled aprons with clean silverware
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use spatulas stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container., knife laying on cut lemons
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin, lid
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler lids soiled with food debris.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On bulk container of cocktail sauce, not dated
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment., old pipes plastic, bottle near ice machine and water heater
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Case of lids in dry storage
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in /freezer. Cases of french fries
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.in dry storage
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area., open Monster can on shelf in dry storage
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Jacket On shelf In walk in cooler, shirt on soft drink bag in a box
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.hose connected to mop sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At wait station
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At wait station
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mold on bulk container
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 coffee pots in sink at wait station
  • Intermediate - Juicer soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near ware washer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris, dropping on packaged food below
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name., soup
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food storage area.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, single door cooler in waitress station
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, single door near waitress station
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, creeps and ham **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 55?, operator discarded
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, near cook line
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, near cook line
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer on reach-in cooler by waitress station reading -40 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - reach-in freezer on cooks line and milk dispenser in waitress station.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on floor mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler - 4 door cooler on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler (make table refrigerator) on cooks line soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture - handwash sink next to cooks line.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - knives on wall magnet. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink - cooks line. Hot water (145F) gets too hot to wash hands.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory - by 3-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food (hash browns) stored on floor in dry food storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs on cooks line measured 49F. Manager placed the liquid eggs in the freezer to drop temperature.
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - food debris build-up in reach-in freezer.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair at 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored behind pickles and vegitables in make table refrigerator. Corrected On Site.
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at 3-compartment sink (left side).
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris build- up on table under flat grill.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in reach-in cooler by waitress area measured 53F. Whipped cream in waitress area not stored at 41F or below. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage and sour cream in reach- in- coolers not date marked.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Small black cups stored on the floor in dry food storage room.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Kitchen bug killer stored on top of ice maker. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of mashed pot. and pot. seasoning not stored in covered container.
7/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date. Observed posted license expired 02/01/2011.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface - prep cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth - lemons in walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Walls next to prep cooler.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sauces at waitress station. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Critical. Sanitization-concentration and/or temperature
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheeses Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris. reachin coolers next to waffle irons have splatter on them
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. old ovens need cleaning
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. for household use only
6/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.old labels need to be scraoped off before use again
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. white baffle needs cleaning
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cup lids need to be up off the floor in dry storage ares
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. sanitizer bucket is stored too closely to waffle irons
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice cream in freezer - lemons and other items like butter and creams on server areas
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. center door on reachin coolers
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on milk dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on cookline
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife and spatula in crack between stove
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. on floor in dry storage areas -coffee filters
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. styrofoam containers not inverted in several places
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pans in hand sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. pan lids being washed in hand sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dishwaser areas
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Employee lockers improperly located. ladies purses storedwith food service items -server areas
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. cleanser next to waffle iron
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ marinara sauce , ham, crepes in walkin.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ opened juice, milk in reachin.
  • Critical. Observed thawed portions of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water ./ ham
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ flavored syrup in stockroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Soiled items too large for warewasher or three-compartment sink not scrapped or rough cleaned to remove food particles./ utensils in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wiping cloth that has food debris/soil./ cook wearing on belt.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./ under grills where serving plates stored.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./ scraper between grill and prep table.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./ black carry out containers in kitchen.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair./ leaking faucets.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris./ behind equipment in reachin.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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