Lakeland, Polk County

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52

3447 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland, FL 33803-4753

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03F-02-5

Detail 24380919

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. The manager was able to determine the time and mark the time. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 24380916

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Curtis Cotney 7-23-2020

36-03-4

Detail 24380915

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove mold missing at the bottom of the walk in freezer.

36-17-5

Detail 24380918

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of the walk in freezer. Floor tiles missing on the cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 24380917

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf above the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line.

Aug 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 23967230

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.

12B-12-5

Detail 23967227

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of gator aid inside the 4 door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The beverage was discarded. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23967228

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the doors of the flat top reach in freezer in the dishwasher area.

35B-03-4

Detail 23967229

Basic - Outer openings not protected. Front entrance doors was propped open due to broken air conditioner. The doors was closed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 23506493

Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Above the flat top reach in cooler in the dishwasher area. Floor tiles missing hallway near the walk in cooler.

24-07-4

Detail 23506492

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spoons not presented handle first at the beverage station next to the ice tea dispenser. The spoons was inverted. Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 23046330

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.

36-32-5

Detail 23046331

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the dry storage area above the shelf where the pancake mix is stored.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 22663611

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22663609

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of pancake batter on the floor next to the mixer across from the ice machine. Bags of onion, container of chicken, case of spinach inside the walk in cooler. The product was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22663610

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area upstairs.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22299660

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around soda nozzles in service area. Manager cleaned around nozzles. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22299661

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22299657

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22299656

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.

36-17-5

Detail 22299658

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.

22-16-4

Detail 22299659

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline.

Mar 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 21882761

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen. Repair in progress. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 21882762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall in dry storage area Time Extended

Mar 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 21879333

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 2 live roaches under 4-door traulsen unit on cookline, Approximately 8 live roaches behind sandwich flip top unit on cookline, Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21879338

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21879336

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed form to operator.

16-21-4

Detail 21879341

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top area of unit. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21879337

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee near slicer on food preparation table, manager removed cup of coffee. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21879340

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21879335

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris behind and under cookline equipment. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21879339

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris in traulsen 4-door unit on cookline. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21879334

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall in dry storage area. Warning

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53B-05-5

Detail 21524013

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Samantha, Carla, Tammy, and Molly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: No employee completed, just just received books. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21524015

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on curtains and interior door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed on curtains and interior door. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21524014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 21524011

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 21524012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service on floor in dry storage area upstairs and next to electrical panels down stairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Observed boxes of single service on floor in dry storage area upstairs and next to down stairs next to storage room Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 21524010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near cookline, manager hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-25: Mop not hangup to dry Time Extended

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 21300078

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach in cooler service station milk 51F. Approximately 24hrs. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21300079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach in cooler service station milk 51F. Approximately 24hrs. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21300077

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Samantha, Carla, Tammy, and Molly. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21300070

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21300074

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on food preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21300073

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on curtains and interior door. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21300076

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline. Repeat Violation Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21300075

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21300072

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service on floor in dry storage area upstairs and next to electrical panels down stairs. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21300071

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near cookline, manager hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20925626

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on food preparation table.

22-16-4

Detail 20925625

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units on cookline and in service station under coffee maker.

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-73-4

Detail 20543300

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under, behind and between equipment.

36-17-5

Detail 20543297

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed under hand sink on cookline.

22-08-4

Detail 20543299

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave over waffle iron.

22-16-4

Detail 20543301

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline.

25-05-4

Detail 20543298

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unprotected coffee filters at service.