International House of Pancakes - #36-117
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at International House of Pancakes - #36-117 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so International House of Pancakes - #36-117 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spong in hand sink on cook line , employee removed spong from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezing on door, and in reach in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cook line, employee cleaned interior of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) manager primed unit Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice buildup in Walk in Freezer. Observed around door frame.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit at far end of cook line, across from grill.
22-16-4
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Dec 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet station cooler: diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (52F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued. Manager replaced items and time marked with 4 hour time stamp **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Items time marked time sticker from 8am to 12pm. Manager stated all product was switched put at 3pm. And manager relabeled with 3pm to 7pm sticker. Had manager add diced ham, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar and shredded cheddar jack to time as a public health control plan, as items were not listed **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish and storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed small syrup bottles being reused for various storage of condiments and chemicals **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet station cooler had accumulated water and right side door would not shut. Ambient temp 50f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: service call is in and items being held with time as a public health control **Time Extended**
14-74-7
61
Dec 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddarjack, shredded cheddar **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Omelet station cooler: diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (52F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued. Manager replaced items and time marked with 4 hour time stamp **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Omelet station cooler had accumulated water and right side door would not shut. Ambient temp 50f **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish and storage area **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to salt packets in dry storage **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted wires on ticket monitors and warmer on expo line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed small syrup bottles being reused for various storage of condiments and chemicals **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelet station cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
41
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed near electrical panels upon entrance to kitchen from dining area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under hand sink at front counter. **Also observed food debris between cookline equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in four door unit on cookline.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic cup lids at front counter, manager inverted to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager phoned for repair **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior side wall.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain in dish area.
23-03-4
70
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on equipment surfaces in kitchen and between equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on cookline unit.
22-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes - #36-117 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes - #36-117 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes - #36-117?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes - #36-117.
How does International House of Pancakes - #36-117 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
International House of Pancakes - #36-117 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has International House of Pancakes - #36-117's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at International House of Pancakes - #36-117 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes - #36-117 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is International House of Pancakes - #36-117 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes - #36-117 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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