International House Of Pancakes 36-52, 3447 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3447 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4753
License #: 6301141
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula between wall and shelf above 2 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Located under waffle irons and next to prep table in dishwasher area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Beverage station.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Clam chowder in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Next to bread rack across from the ice machine.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under dishwasher.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Dishwasher area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Beverage station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment.
2/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Containers of pancake batter.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on ledge above 2 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler next fryers.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in to the left of entering the kitchen.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatulas between shelf above sink in dishwasher area and stainless wall
  • 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. Cup with yellow beverage on shelf above sink in dishwasher area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Pancake batter in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Beverage station.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Canadian Bacon in walk in cooler dated 01/17/2013 . Manager voluntarily discarded the product **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Beverage station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid in dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./cola product on top of microwave Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./batter mix/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./entrance to kitchen
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./service station
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./prep table near microwave. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./tropicana lemonade drink/dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./next to fryers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface..walkin shelves
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./waitress service station
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning./cookline above fryers.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./french fries /walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./pancake batter /walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./spatula /handsink kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./eggs reachin along the wall next to handsink /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils./pure bright ultra bleach stored next to ice buckets /service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ oil looking substance / and substance with a reddish color/rack nice to ice machine. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.00ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./reachin on cookline to the right of fryers.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./dry storage area/monin o'free chocolate ,coffee packs/dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning./remove old day dots from clean dishes.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..turkey bacon /reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./beverage station.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils./clean force garden bouquet micro aerosol odor counteractant/shelf above 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./spatula between shelf and wall 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./reachin cooler /next to fryers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./product in walkin cooler./product in walkin freezer.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity./waitress service station.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./when changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./reachin cooler/next to fryers.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area./under 3 compartment sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./cracked /walkin cooler.
  • Light not functioning./walkin freezer.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can / dry storage area/ hilltop deluxe apple pie filling.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./eggs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit./small reachin /kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust./bread on shelf under handsink /kitchen .
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/splashguard/needed between handsink and food prep area /kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./chicken next to beef/ reachin.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./service area.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./ cooking equipment /kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface./outside of cooking equipment
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./between wall 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./ back storage.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation./bottom of backdoor.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./under dishwasher
7/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw sausage over packaged apple slices in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed hole in ceiling in rear area of kitchen .
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair water leaking from ceiling
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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